Press Releases
Telecommunications Industry Association Congratulates Ambassador Tai on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative
Arlington, VA (March 17, 2021) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—released a statement to congratulate Ambassador Katherine Tai on her confirmation as United States Trade Representative. “TIA congratulates Ambassador Tai on her recent confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative,” said CEO David Stehlin. “We are excited to work with her and her…
TIA Releases Details on New Global Supply Chain Security Standard, SCS 9001
Arlington, VA (March 15, 2021) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today published a new white paper on SCS 9001, the first process-based supply chain security standard for the information communications technology (ICT) industry. With sophisticated supply chain cyberattacks on the rise, SCS 9001 is on an accelerated schedule to address the…
Telecommunications Industry Association Applauds Supply Chain Executive Order, Urges Technology-Neutral Chip Review
Arlington, VA (February 24, 2021) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—released a statement on President Biden’s supply chain executive order. “TIA thanks President Biden for taking swift action to secure America’s critical supply chains. Resilient and trusted telecommunications networks are key to securing our nation’s —and ultimately the world’s — ICT…
Recent Blogs
Global telecommunications networks are rapidly evolving to meet the demands of high-bandwidth, low-latency applications. Open RAN, edge computing, and AI-driven automation continue to reshape how engineers design, build, and maintain critical systems. These advances introduce new integration complexities, increase reliance on diverse suppliers, and reinforce the importance of maintaining quality across multi-vendor environments. TIA’s QuEST…
At the September 4th White House AI Task Force meeting, First Lady Melania Trump laid out a bold vision for investing in AI education for America’s youth-anchored in three strategic pillars: Infrastructure & Energy, National Security, and Talent. These priorities aren’t just aspirational, they’re actionable. And at the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), we’re proud to…
Submarine cables are the invisible infrastructure powering our digital world. They carry 99% of intercontinental internet traffic and support over $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. Yet, despite their critical importance, the time it takes to land these cables in the United States has increased dramatically. In the past five years, the licensing timeline…