Press Releases
TIA Seeks Modernization, Higher Standard of Trade Rules in Updated NAFTA
Arlington, VA (May 18, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, expressed support for the Administration’s move to formally launch the process leading to renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Cinnamon Rogers, TIA Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, commented:…
TIA Congratulates Robert Lighthizer on Confirmation as U.S. Trade Representative
Arlington, VA (May 11, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today congratulated Robert Lighthizer on his confirmation as United States Trade Representative (USTR). Cinnamon Rogers, TIA Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, commented: “Having served as both a long-time trade lawyer and…
TIA Named to Leadership Role in Smart Cities Standards Development
Work is Part of Broad Effort to Create a Holistic Approach to Implementing Technology Solutions Arlington VA. (May 3, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, will play a lead role in smart community standards development as the newly-appointed Technical Advisory Group (TAG)…
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…