Press Releases

TIA Discusses 5G and Future of Connectivity with FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and Nokia Government Relations Executive Brian Hendricks

FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr and Nokia Head of Policy and Government Relations Brian Hendricks joined the TIA’s Dileep Srihari to discuss the future of 5G, connectivity, small cells, and more. Arlington, VA (April 18, 2018) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, last week…

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FCC Proposal to Address Security Risks to U.S. Communications Networks is Important Step Forward, Says TIA

Arlington, VA (April 17, 2018) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today issued the following statement in response to the Federal Communications Commission’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to ensure universal service support is not used to purchase ICT equipment and services from certain…

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TIA Announces Newly Elected Leaders for Engineering Standards Committees TR-42 and TR-42.12

Arlington, VA (April 12, 2018) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, announced the election of new chairs and vice-chairs to lead its engineering committees for two year terms. Greg Sandels, Distinguished Member of Technical Staff at OFS Fitel LLC, will Chair the TR-42…

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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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