Press Releases
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…
TIA Urges Administration to Reconsider Tariffs on Telecommunications Equipment Imports
Arlington, VA (August 30, 2019) –– The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today issued the following statement regarding tariffs currently scheduled to go into effect on Sunday, September 1, 2019 that will levy a 15% duty on certain imported Chinese goods, including telecommunications equipment….
TIA to Hold Global Business Performance Optimization Symposia Series Focusing on Supply Chain Best Practices
Arlington, VA (August 27, 2019) –– The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced a Business Performance Optimization Symposia Series focusing on quality assurance, customer success, sustainability, and supply chain best practices to be held in Bangalore, India; London, United Kingdom; and Dallas, Texas. “In today’s evolving…
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…