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

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…

How Broadband, Workforce Development, and Standards Drive Data Center Growth

By TIA Staff | August 12, 2025 | Comments Off on How Broadband, Workforce Development, and Standards Drive Data Center Growth

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently hosted a listening session titled “Bolstering Data Center Growth, Resilience, and Security.” The session built on NTIA’s 2024 request for comment and gathered input from industry, academia, and civil society experts to inform an upcoming report with actionable policy recommendations. Patrick Lozada, Director of Global Policy at…

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