Press Releases

TIA is pleased to see the reaffirmation of FCC spectrum authority and the expansion of R&D incentives in the budget bill — critical outcomes that drive innovation and enhance connectivity

Arlington, VA (July 4, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)—the trusted industry association for the connected world—is pleased that the bill passed by congress includes critical provisions to strengthen U.S. leadership in communications technology and infrastructure. Specifically, TIA commends the bill for restoring the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) spectrum auction authority and for expanding R&D…

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TIA Supports Doreen Bogdan-Martin’s Re-Election to Lead ITU

Arlington, VA (June 27, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association – the trusted industry association for the connected world – released the following statement from TIA’s SVP Government Affairs, Melissa Newman: “TIA proudly endorses the re-election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). Ms. Bogdan-Martin’s exemplary leadership has been instrumental in…

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TIA Congratulates Olivia Trusty on her confirmation as FCC Commissioner

Arlington, VA (June 17, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today released a statement in response to the senate confirmation for Olivia Trusty as FCC Commissioner. TIA CEO David Stehlin stated: “TIA congratulates Olivia Trusty on her confirmation as FCC Commissioner. We eagerly anticipate collaborating with Ms. Trusty to…

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Recent Blogs

Incentive Auction Launch is Major Step Towards Freeing Needed Spectrum

By TIA | March 30, 2017 | Comments Off on Incentive Auction Launch is Major Step Towards Freeing Needed Spectrum

The FCC this week began the first-of-its-kind voluntary auction of television broadcast spectrum, launching a vitally important government effort to free up spectrum needed for wireless broadband services.

USDOT to Develop National Rules for Self-Driving Cars within the Next Six Months

By TIA | January 15, 2017 | Comments Off on USDOT to Develop National Rules for Self-Driving Cars within the Next Six Months

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) took a major step in the right direction when it comes to embracing self-driving car technology.

The U.S. Tech Industry is Driving Innovations to Meet the Nation’s Biggest Challenges – Can the Government Keep Pace?

By TIA | January 13, 2017 | Comments Off on The U.S. Tech Industry is Driving Innovations to Meet the Nation’s Biggest Challenges – Can the Government Keep Pace?

In his final State of the Union address, President Obama raised an important question: how do we reignite the spirit of innovation to meet the nation’s biggest challenges?

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