Press Releases
Tariffs to Cost Telecom Equipment Industry Hundreds of Millions, Says TIA
Arlington, VA (September 17, 2018) – This evening, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office released a finalized list of products subject to Section 301 tariffs of 10% effective September 24, 2018, with rates set to rise to 25% by 2019. These tariffs will impact a broad range of communications equipment, with the financial damage expected to reach…
TIA Joins Americans for Free Trade
Arlington, VA (September 12, 2018) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced it has joined Americans for Free Trade, a new, nation-wide coalition that will raise awareness about the harmful impacts of tariffs on American businesses, workers and consumers. “TIA is proud…
TIA Applauds FCC Commissioner Carr’s Plan to Promote Wireless Infrastructure Deployment
Arlington, VA (September 4, 2018) The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today applauded FCC Commissioner Brendon Carr’s plan to promote wireless infrastructure deployment. Cinnamon Rogers, TIA’s Senior Vice President of Government Affairs, issued the following statement: “TIA applauds Commissioner Carr’s announcement of the important steps the FCC…
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…