Press Releases

TIA Welcomes Ajit Pai as FCC Chairman

Arlington, VA (January 20, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today welcomed President Donald Trump’s appointment of Ajit Pai as the 34th Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). TIA Board Chairman and Interim CEO David Heard commented: “Commissioner Pai is a vocal…

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TIA Congratulates Reps. Blackburn and Latta on Selection as Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Chairs

Arlington, VA (January 6, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today congratulated U.S. Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) for her selection as Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, and Rep. Robert Latta (R-OH) for his selection as…

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TIA Statement on Announcement to Nominate Ambassador Robert Lighthizer to be United States Trade Representative

Arlington, VA (January 3, 2017) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today welcomed the nomination of Ambassador Robert Lighthizer to be the next United States Trade Representative (USTR) under the administration of President-elect Donald Trump. TIA Board Chairman and Interim CEO David Heard…

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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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