'WIA established CMCAC with its HBCU partners to sustain and expand workforce partnerships between industry, education, and government with the goal of creating and promoting accessible apprenticeship opportunities...'
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'Armed with the necessary funding, our responsibility as state legislators is to dismantle the remaining hurdles obstructing universal connectivity.'

Read the latest from NY Assemblyman Jones on how NY can close the digital divide 👇
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Welcome to our newest member, Vecta Labs!

Vecta Labs specializes in the testing of cellular and mobile radio frequency devices, including antennas and active antenna systems, identifying and resolving issues to enhance network quality.

Learn more: vectalabs.com

WIA is proud to join the collective support for S. Amdt. 2024 to the Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act (H.R. 3935). This critical bipartisan amendment, offered by Senators Senator Ben Ray Luján, Steve Daines, J.D. Vance, Senator Peter Welch, Senator Jacky Rosen, and…

WIA is proud to announce it has launched a new Connecting Minority Communities Apprenticeship Consortium (CMCAC) with three HBCUs:
Central State University, Tennessee State University, and Virginia State University

Full announcement ⬇️
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Welcome to our newest member, Newbridge Wireless!

Newbridge Wireless is a leading practitioner and operator of wireless infrastructure for indoor and campus environments.

Learn more: newbridgewireless.com

In case you missed it, read WIA's blog from this week summarizing recent government actions to make permitting for broadband projects more predictable, proportionate, and transparent ⬇️
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Welcome to our newest member, MosoLabs!

MosoLabs is focused on building world-class 4G and 5G hardware with a unified network management platform and an innovative application software suite for private wireless and neutral hosts networks.

Learn more: mosolabs.com

Expanding 5G access is critical for closing the digital divide.

Read about the disparity in 5G access between rural and urban areas in our latest member blog by Weplan Analytics 👇
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Yesterday, WIA joined reps from UScellular, T-Mobile Policy, Verizon Policy, AT&T Public Policy, & Northeast Iowa Telecom as Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a bill extending small cell siting rules.

We applaud Iowa legislators for taking this important step to improve connectivity.

Welcome to our newest member, Inorsa!

Inorsa is an advanced AI platform designed to streamline telecom deployments, automating repetitive tasks with unmatched accuracy and speed to expedite the deployment process.

Learn more: inorsa.com

You won't want to miss this year's Music Movement concert at Connectx_usa featuring recording artist Niko Moon and an opening act by WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley's band, Harmful Interference! #ConnectX24 #ConnectivityEverywhere
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For #PermittingMonth , we've highlighted the need to connect every American quickly by removing barriers to broadband deployment.

As April comes to a close, check out & download our checklist for more predictable, proportionate, and transparent permitting: wia.org/5-point-of-an-…

As we wrap up #PermittingMonth , it's exciting to see the momentum around permitting reform in the US.

Read about actions being taken at the federal, state, and local level to speed up broadband deployment in WIA's latest blog 🔽
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Great news coming at the end of #PermittingMonth ! Federal agencies are receiving new funding to invest in technologies that will improve the efficiency of permitting for critical infrastructure like broadband projects 👇

The fifth and final principle on our #PermittingMonth checklist is a fair and proportional fee structure.

Published fees that are easy to find and calculate provide predictability for both applicants and permitting agencies when setting budgets.

Including community comment in developing the permitting framework for broadband projects is the fourth principle on our #PermittingMonth checklist.

When the community has a voice in creating & finalizing the rules, it benefits residents, applicants, and permitting authorities.

The third principle on our #PermittingMonth checklist is clear, workable design standards for broadband infrastructure.

This will help ensure flexibility and predictability in the permitting process that is essential for providing connectivity to all Americans quickly.

Our team had an amazing time watching Congruex’s SCI team deploy fiber just outside of Salt Lake City today.

Congruex is one of our #TIRAP partners using Registered Apprenticeship to train their broadband workforce.

Thank you to the Business Utah staff for joining us!

#2 on our checklist for expediting broadband deployment in states/localities is to implement objective application review criteria. The permitting process benefits everyone involved in broadband deployment when requirements are easily accessible & applied fairly. #PermittingMonth