Press Releases

TIA Announces New VP of Government Affairs, Melissa Newman

Arlington, VA (October 5, 2020) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced that Melissa Newman was hired to serve as the Vice President of Government Affairs. Newman brings extensive experience in the telecommunications industry, most recently serving as the VP of External…

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UL and the Telecommunications Industry Association Launch World’s First Smart Building Assessment and Rating

Northbrook, Ill. and Arlington, Va., September 29, 2020 – UL, a leading global safety science company, and the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today launched the SPIRETM Smart Building Program, the world’s first-and-only, comprehensive and objective assessment and rating program for smart buildings. Created in…

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TIA QuEST Forum Announces Virtual ICT Summit

Arlington, VA (September 21, 2020) –– The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced the details for its ICT Summit 2020 virtual event. The event will feature four, 90-minute webinars featuring leading speakers from various companies and countries. The free-to-attend sessions from TIA’s QuEST Forum will offer attendees…

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Recent Blogs

TL 9000: Driving Quality and Innovation in Modern Networks

By TIA Staff | October 10, 2025 | Comments Off on TL 9000: Driving Quality and Innovation in Modern Networks

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…

Powering AI Progress: TIA’s Commitment to Infrastructure, Security, and Talent

By TIA Staff | September 9, 2025 | Comments Off on Powering AI Progress: TIA’s Commitment to Infrastructure, Security, and Talent

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…

Modernizing Subsea Cable Oversight: The FCC Responds to Industry Needs

By Colin Andrews | August 25, 2025 | Comments Off on Modernizing Subsea Cable Oversight: The FCC Responds to Industry Needs

  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…

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