Commerce Secretary Lutnick announced new BEAD guidance is coming soon, with a 90-day proposal window. The goal is to distribute funds by year-end, ensuring technological neutrality and the lowest per-location cost.

The TR-42 Engineering Committee Leadership wrapped up three incredibly productive days with a delightful group dinner. They're all set to keep the innovation flowing as they guide their teams through the rest of the week in Boise, ID #standardsmatter #tr42 #leadership

The TR-42 committee just wrapped up a fantastic week of meetings, where everyone brought their expertise to the table to help move our standards forward. A heartfelt thank you to all who contributed to this vital work for our industry. Wishing everyone a safe journey back home!

🎉 Registration for Broadband Nation Expo 2025 is OPEN! Join us at Broadband Nation Expo, the ultimate event for end-to-end broadband deployment & innovation. 👉 Secure your spot: bit.ly/4mUmnFC TIA members, contact us at [email protected] for discount code.

The new BEAD Policy Notice from NTIA introduces significant changes to the Program, prompting states and territories to adjust their proposals, application processes, and program expectations. Read our blog for a summary of the changes. bit.ly/43GysqG

TIA Issues a Ballot and Public Review Notification to Reaffirm TIA-1152-A, Requirements for Field Test Instruments and Measurements for Balanced Twisted-Pair Cabling. Read Announcement: hubs.li/Q03rV8p00

TIA Issues a Ballot and Public Review Notification for TIA-606-E, Administration Standard for Telecommunications Infrastructure. Read Announcement: hubs.li/Q03rZ9n-0

Catch our very own Melissa Newman at the Broadband Communities Summit as she joins industry experts to dive into "Maximizing Impact Through Public-Private Partnerships" 🗓️ June 23-25, 2025 | George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX Register today: bit.ly/4dSG3pi

TIA issues statement on confirmation of Olivia Trusty as FCC Commissioner.

Catch our very own Melissa Newman, tomorrow June 25th @ 2:25pm at the Broadband Communities Summit as she joins industry experts to dive into "Maximizing Impact Through Public-Private Partnerships"

TIA, in collaboration with leading industry associations, has formally urged the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services to advance the SAFE Supply Chains Act by including it in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Read letter: hubs.li/Q03tThlg0

TIA is pleased to share an official statement from Melissa Newman, SVP of Government Affairs, expressing our support for the re-election of Doreen Bogdan-Martin as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).

TIA Issues a Ballot and Public Review Notification for TIA-455-16-B, FOTP-16 Salt Spray (Corrosion) Test for Fiber Optic Components. Read Announcement: hubs.li/Q03vjlBH0

TIA Issues Call for Interest on a New Project for FOTP-98 Fiber Optic Cable External Freezing Test. Read Announcement: bit.ly/3GedJ4x

TIA Issues Call for Interest on a New Project for Silent Emergency Activation Addendum. Read Announcement: bit.ly/4laYfgK Interested in getting involved? Contact us at [email protected]

TIA Issues Call for Interest on a New Project for FDMA Common Air Interface. Read announcement: bit.ly/4euj9oC The Frequency Division Multiple Access (FDMA) Common Air Interface (CAI) is a standard that defines how radios communicate with each other.

Today, we honor the enduring values of freedom, resilience, and unity that shape our nation. As we celebrate Independence Day, we also recognize the people and ideas powering America’s progress—from our communities to our industries. Wishing everyone a safe Fourth of July.

TIA commends the reaffirmation of FCC’s spectrum auction authority and expanded R&D tax credits included in the budget bill passed by Congress—two essential drivers of American leadership in communications technology. Read press release: bit.ly/4kjEIth

With new policy shifts underway, TIA’s Melissa Newman will lead a panel on how the broadband, wireless, and tech industries are adapting and driving progress. 📅 Tuesday, August 5 🕛 4:45–5:30 PM Register now save 10% on your pass with code ‘Subtract10’ bit.ly/4eEEkEq

AI and advanced workloads are transforming data centers, demanding smarter design, efficient management, and robust security. Read this blog to learn how industry-led standards drive secure, scalable, and resilient data centers: hubs.li/Q03wVS0B0