Wireless Infrastructure Association

01/14/2026

2025 was a game-changer for the wireless and broadband industry, and 2026 is shaping up to be even more exciting!

We talked with experts from our member companies to reflect on where we've been and where we're headed. Here’s what stood out:

✅ AI is moving from promise to production—running live networks and workflows.
📶 Spectrum & policy shifts are creating fresh momentum.
📊 Efficiency, automation, and ROI now anchor every decision across networks, sites, and buildings.

Get the full recap → https://bit.ly/4pWCjYB

Thank you to our contributors:
Iain Gillott, WIA
Richard Rossi, American Tower
Zain Admani, Inorsa
Adrian Berezowsky, Dynamic Environmental Associates, Inc.
Joshua Broder, Verta
Suzanne Corbo, Nextivity
Sanjay Dhawan, SBA Communications
Brian Ensign, Nextivity
Laura Halpenny, Autobahn Towers
Joe Kessinger, HCI ENERGY
Dan Lakey, Fortress Solutions
Stephen Leotis, Moso Networks
Jonathan Lester, Airwavz Solutions, Inc.
Peter Linder, Ericsson
Michiel Lotter, Nextivity
Sue Marek, Ookla
Shane McClelland, Ericsson
John Paleski, Subcarrier Communications
Julie Song, ADRF (Advanced RF Technologies, Inc.)

12/12/2025

Next time you pass a cell tower, just know it’s the reason you’re spending less on home internet.

In our latest blog, WIA's Madeline Sorg shares why she confidently switched to 5G Home Internet—joining over 13 million households who have already made the move. Madeline explains how industry investments and smart build policies drive affordability and choice: https://bit.ly/4iOgrwk

11/04/2025

🏌️‍♂️ Behind the Scenes at the Ryder Cup When tens of thousands of fans gather on 300+ acres, connectivity matters. At the Ryder Cup, T-Mobile met the challenge — deploying 5G cell-on-wheels, network slicing, and mmWave to power seamless fan experiences and next-generation broadcast cov...

06/11/2025

We had a blast at last month's Connectivity Expo in Chicago, not just with the top-notch content and meetups, but also discovering all the treasures Chicago holds.

More importantly, we had the privilege to give back to our amazing host city for Connect (X) 2025. It truly warmed our hearts to spend an afternoon with A Safe Haven Foundation helping the residents, sorting donations, sprucing up their playground and gardening together.

Happy to announce that the WIA Foundation has made a generous donation of $10,000 to the organization too! Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ZsZUWf

05/29/2025

ICYMI: Verizon SVP and Chief Network Officer Lynn Cox outlined the next phase of 5G evolution at Connect (X) 2025. With deployments well underway, the focus is now on expanding 5G's capabilities and unlocking new use cases. More from Fierce Network: https://bit.ly/4kK2IXj

Verizon CNO Lynn Cox said it’s now time to figure out how to expand 5G capabilities - beyond deploymentOn the regulatory front, freeing up spectrum and permit | 5G is no longer just about deployment, said Verizon CNO Lynn Cox. It’s about “optimizing and really expanding” its capabilities.

01/07/2025

If you’re telling stories about the evolution of technology in 2025, you need to be at

Be in the room with the leaders who are setting the course for tech evolution by driving innovation in our communications networks.

Connectivity Everywhere- your premier destination for insights, innovations, and networking in the world of wireless technology!

08/05/2024

“The American Broadband Deployment Act provides commonsense rules that will add predictability and proportionality to broadband permitting processes across the country.”

Take a deep dive with Congressman Buddy Carter on how we can achieve ⬇️

07/25/2024

“While Congress cannot legislate away weather and geographic challenges, Congress is uniquely positioned to ease some of the burdensome regulatory barriers to broadband deployment."

We couldn't agree more with Congressman Buddy Carter, and that is why we support the American Broadband Deployment Act. Read his latest piece on permitting reform in the Harvard Journal on Legislation:

07/16/2024

Codifying the Federal Communications Commission's wireless permitting reforms through the American Broadband Deployment Act is crucial for speeding up broadband deployment in a post-Chevron world.

Thank you Congressman Buddy Carter and FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Nathan Simington for your leadership on permitting reform.

60 seconds · Clipped by Madeline Sorg · Original video "Rep. Carter Questions FCC Chairwoman and Commissioners on Broadband Provisions" by Congressman Buddy ...

07/16/2024

Congratulations to EchoStar Corporation and DISH on the launch of The Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID)!

This project, which was supported by funding from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), will allow vendors to test O-RAN solutions on a live, commercial-grade network.

/PRNewswire/ -- EchoStar Corporation (Nasdaq: SATS) today announced the launch of the Open RAN Center for Integration and Deployment (ORCID), a...