Press Releases

TIA Publishes New Standard- TIA-102.BAKA-A-1

Arlington VA (December 16, 2024) – The Telecommunications Industry Association, which develops standards for the information and communications technology industry, has released a new document, TIA-102.BAKA-A-1, Project 25 KMF to KMF Interface- Addendum 1. TIA-102.BAKA-A-1 – The creation of Addendum TIA-102.BAKA-A-1 KMF-to-KMF Interface Addendum 1 is to add a TLS 1.3 security solution. For more…

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TIA Congratulates FCC Chair Nominee and Looks Forward to Working Together to Drive Growth and Trust in the ICT Sector

Arlington, VA (November 18, 2024) – 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 Brendan Carr as FCC Chairman. TIA CEO David Stehlin stated: “TIA extends its congratulations to Commissioner Brendan Carr on his nomination as chair of…

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TIA Sponsors U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day 2024

Arlington, VA (November 13, 2024) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world— is a proud sponsor of the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day (WSD). This annual event, co-chaired by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), recognizes and honors the many contributions of the…

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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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