Press Releases
TIA Congratulates Arielle Roth on her nomination as the new leader of the NTIA
Arlington, VA (February 4, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today released a statement in response to President Trump’s pick to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). TIA’s SVP of Government Affairs, Melissa Newman stated: “The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) extends its congratulations to Arielle Roth on…
President Invokes Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Arlington, VA (February 1, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today released a statement in response to President Trump’s tariff announcement. TIA SVP Government Affairs, Melissa Newman stated: “TIA supports the Trump Administration’s goals of stopping fentanyl smuggling and fostering a robust manufacturing economy in the United States by…
TIA Congratulates FCC Nominee Olivia Trusty and eagerly anticipate her confirmation and the positive impact she will bring
Arlington, VA (January 17, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today released a statement in response to President-elect Trump’s nomination for Olivia Trusty as FCC Commissioner. TIA CEO David Stehlin stated: “TIA congratulates Olivia Trusty on her nomination by President-elect Trump as FCC Commissioner. Ms. Trusty has extensive experience…
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…