Numbering Resources

Electronic Serial Numbers (ESN) An electronic serial number (ESN) is the unique identification number embedded or inscribed on the microchip in a wireless phone by the manufacturer. The ESN cannot…
Global Standards
Standards

TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a standards developing organization (SDO). 
Global Standards
Standards (old)

TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a standards developing organization (SDO). 
FAQ
Standards Education and Resources

Whether you’re a newcomer or long-standing TIA Engineering Committee participant, the following information addresses commonly asked questions related to TIA’s standards development process.
TIA and UL Announce Collaboration to Advance the Smart Buildings Marketplace

Arlington, VA (February 21, 2019) –– The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks together with UL, a leading global safety science organization, announced…
TIA Announces Newly Elected Leaders for Standards Committee TR-14

Arlington, VA (May 2, 2019) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced the election of new leadership…
TIA Appoints David Bain, New Vice President of Standards

Arlington, VA (November 14, 2018) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today announced that David K. Bain has…
TIA Communications Tower Standard Celebrates 60 Years

TIA is proud to celebrate the 60th anniversary of providing guidance in the structural design and fabrication of communications towers with our engineering standard ANSI/TIA-222, Structural Steel Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Supporting Structures.
TIA Highlights the Increasingly Vital Role of Standards During the U.S. Celebration of World Standards Day

TIA Employee and Member Company CEO are Honored by ANSI Arlington, VA (October 27, 2016) – As part of the U.S. celebration of World Standards Day, the Telecommunications Industry Association…
TIA Issues Call for Interest on Three Smart Buildings-Related Standards Projects

Stakeholders Invited to Contact TIA Regarding Participation                                                        The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) TR- 42.1 Engineering Committee on Premises Telecommunications Infrastructure has issued a call for interest for three standards projects related to…
TIA Joins with oneM2M in Announcing Major Step Towards IoT Interoperability

Arlington, Va. (July 27, 2016) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks and a founding member of oneM2M, said…
TIA Moderates White House 5G Summit Industry Leader Panel Discussion on Standards

Technology standards are vital to the development of what our future has in store, including advancements to public safety and quicker access to data.