Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:  Ashley Rook, +1.202.429.4929, AshleyRook@Rational360.com

New TIA Documentary Tackles Enormous Challenge of Building Broadband Capacity and Meeting Consumer & Business Demand

Second Episode in Four-Part “Future of the Network” Documentary Series Includes Interviews with Policymakers, Company Executives, Journalists, Analysts, and More

ARLINGTON, VA (May 23, 2013) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today released “Broadband Capacity: Are We Ready?” the second installment in its Future of the Network documentary series. 

The new 30-minute episode focuses on the enormous challenges and significant opportunities presented by high-speed networks, and explores a wide range of important and controversial issues, including: the pressures of meeting growing consumer demand; how and when greater network speeds will be achieved; the state of broadband infrastructure in the U.S.; the impact of broadband on public education; how government spending and public policy is influencing broadband penetration; the impact of the spectrum crunch on innovation; and more.

The documentary, produced by TIA NOW, provides background and analysis on these issues, and is centered around a series of in-depth interviews with leaders who are charting the future of broadband in the U.S., including former Federal Communications Commissioner Robert McDowell, AT&T Chairman & CEO Randall Stephenson and Google Fiber Team Leader Carlos Casas. It also features experts from ADTRAN, Frontier Communications, Motorola Solutions, NTCA – The Rural Broadband Association, U.S. Broadband Coalition, Connect2Compete, and others.

The new episode is available at: http://www.tia2013.org/future-network-documentary.

Each episode in the Future of the Network documentary series takes an in-depth look at the state of the ICT industry as it relates to an issue of critical importance.  The first episode in the series addressed M2M and the Internet of Things, and upcoming episodes are as follows. (Each episode will be archived online at TIA2013.org).

• Episode 3: Break the Restraints: Uncovering Software-Defined Networking

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

• Episode 4: The Cloud: Building in Mid-Air

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

“Broadband adoption drives innovation and economic growth, but the ICT industry faces significant questions about how to grow capacity, keep the U.S. competitive globally, shape public policy and much more,” said Grant Seiffert, TIA President.  “Through interviews with leaders at the center of broadband innovation, this episode sheds light on these issues and provides an in-depth look at the challenges and opportunities presented by high speed networks.  We will continue the conversation at our annual conference in October, where executives, experts and policymakers will explore broadband adoption and other key issues in even greater depth.”

The full documentary will serve as a primer for TIA 2013: The Future of the Network event, the organization’s flagship conference, the organization’s flagship conference, which will take place Oct. 8-10 in Washington, D.C.  Each issue featured in the Future of the Network Documentary will be a key focus at TIA 2013.

About TIA NOW

The TIA NOW online video network, centering around the home site of TIANOW.org, offers unique, compelling programming to the ICT industry, spanning policy, industry news, evolving business strategies and new technologies. TIA NOW delivers content through our network of distribution channels (TIAonline.org, TIA2013.org, TelecomTV.com, TIA/partner marketing, and other meetings and events), providing an outlet of industry insight, thought leadership and education.

TIA NOW provides the latest ICT insights and trends through leading programs, covering the hottest issues in the technology industry. TIA NOW also offers video webinars, custom video productions and much more, ensuring strategic lead generation and branding opportunities for your company.

About TIA

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) represents manufacturers and suppliers of global communications networks through standards development, policy and advocacy, business opportunities, market intelligence, and events and networking. TIA enhances the business environment for broadband, mobile wireless, information technology, networks, cable, satellite and unified communications. Members' products and services empower communications in every industry and market, including healthcare, education, security, public safety, transportation, government, the military, the environment, and entertainment. Visit tiaonline.org for more details.

TIA is accredited by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and is a proud sponsor of ANSI’s Standards Boost Business campaign. Visit www.standardsboostbusiness.org for details.

###