Press Releases

TIA Congratulates FirstNet on Reaching Major Milestone with Selection of AT&T as Network Partner

Arlington, Va. (March 30, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today   congratulated the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) for reaching an important milestone that brings the first national public safety broadband network closer to reality. FirstNet’s choice of AT&T means the telecommunications…

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TIA Applauds House Communications and Technology Subcommittee for Focus on Accelerating Broadband Connectivity and Deployment Across America

Arlington, VA (March 21, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today applauded the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology leadership for holding today’s hearing, “Broadband: Deploying America’s 21st Century Infrastructure.” TIA Senior Vice President for Government Affairs Cinnamon Rogers…

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TIA Urges Congress to Invest in the Connectivity Infrastructure Needed to Advance Smart Communities

Joint Letter Sent Today Welcomes House E&C Subcommittee Focus on “Smart” Technology at Local Level Arlington, Va. (March 16, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today  applauded action in the U.S. House on policy measures to enhance the deployment of “smart” technology…

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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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