Press Releases

TIA Establishes Single Pair Ethernet Consortium (SPEC) to Accelerate Adoption of SPE Technologies

Arlington, VA (September 17, 2019) –– The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today established the Single Pair Ethernet Consortium (SPEC) to accelerate the adoption of next generation Operational Technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity. Founding members of SPEC include Belden, CommScope, Panduit and the Siemon…

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TIA Announces New CEO David Stehlin

Arlington, VA (September 12, 2019) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced that David Stehlin has been named the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective September 23, 2019. Stehlin succeeds Wes Johnston who after leading the association’s transformation over the last…

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TIA Hires Patrick Lozada as Director of Global Policy

Arlington, VA (September 3, 2019) –– The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced that Patrick Lozada, a leading expert in international policy, is joining the association as Director of Global Policy. In his new role, Lozada will lead TIA’s international policy work and represent TIA on…

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Recent Blogs

Securing Global Networks: TIA Testifies on Infrastructure Resilience and Supply Chain Trust

By TIA Staff | May 12, 2025 | Comments Off on Securing Global Networks: TIA Testifies on Infrastructure Resilience and Supply Chain Trust

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology recently held a hearing titled “Global Networks at Risk: Securing the Future of Telecommunications Infrastructure.” David Stehlin, CEO of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), testified alongside experts from the satellite, cybersecurity, and intelligence communities.  In his opening remarks, Stehlin emphasized TIA’s leadership in developing standards…

Congressional Hearing: Global Networks at Risk: Securing American Leadership in Wireless Technology

By TIA Staff | May 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Congressional Hearing: Global Networks at Risk: Securing American Leadership in Wireless Technology

On Wednesday, April 30th, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing titled, “Global Networks at Risk: Securing American Leadership in Wireless Technology.” TIA’s CEO Dave Stehlin was invited to testify on security risks to global ICT infrastructure, including national security vulnerabilities from CCP sponsored entities and risks to subsea cables….

Global Networks at Risk: How TIA is Securing the Future of Communications Infrastructure

By TIA Staff | April 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Global Networks at Risk: How TIA is Securing the Future of Communications Infrastructure

David Stehlin, CEO of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), will testify before the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. (ET) in Room 2322 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing is titled “Global Networks at Risk: Securing the Future of Communications Infrastructure.”  Stehlin’s testimony will focus on…

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