Press Releases

TIA to Establish Free-Space Optical Communications Standard; Attochron to Lead New Working Group

Arlington, VA (September 8, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today announced it will lead the establishment of U.S. standards for free-space optical communications (FSOC). This effort will be led by a sub-committee of the TR-45 – Mobile and Point-to-Point Communications Standards committee and be called the FSOC Working…

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TIA Welcomes U.S.-EU Trade Framework

Arlington, VA (August 21, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association – the trusted industry association for the connected world – released the following statement from TIA’s Patrick Lozada, Director, Global Policy: “TIA welcomes the release of additional details regarding the U.S.-EU Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The Framework takes valuable steps…

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TIA Congratulates Arielle Roth on her confirmation as the new leader of the NTIA

Arlington, VA (July 23, 2025) – The Telecommunications Industry Association—the trusted industry association for the connected world—today released a statement in response to Arielle Roth’s confirmation as the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information, heading up the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).   TIA’s CEO, Dave Stehlin stated: “The Telecommunications Industry Association…

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Recent Blogs

International Data Flows Face Uncertain Future in Europe

By K.C. Swanson | May 8, 2017 | Comments Off on International Data Flows Face Uncertain Future in Europe

The flow of personal data across borders has been a contentious issue recently—and one that will see important developments in the coming months.

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.

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