Press Releases

TIA Applauds Focus on Broadband & Cybersecurity; Says Net Neutrality Plans will Hurt Consumers & Economy

Arlington, VA (January 20, 2015) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, tonight commented on key tech and telecom elements of President Obama's State of the Union address.

Arlington, Va. (Jan. 14, 2015) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today released the following statement on President Obama's call for action that would advance municipal broadband availability:

Arlington, Va. (Jan. 13, 2015) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today responded to President Obama's proposal for cybersecurity legislation.

TIA CEO Scott Belcher released the following statement:

Arlington, Va. (Jan. 6, 2015) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, filed a petition for reconsideration with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) asking that the 700 MHz Public Safety Narrowbanding Order be revised to reflect that at the time a manufacturer submits to the FCC a device for type approval it may not yet be feasible or possible to have completed yet all the requirements for Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program (CAP) certification.

Arlington, Va. (Dec. 18, 2014) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, welcomed the opening of Cuba’s telecommunications market.

Arlington, Va. (Dec. 17, 2014) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, today applauded the Senate confirmation of Mike O'Rielly to a full term at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

Arlington, Va. (Dec. 16, 2014) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, filed comments with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on the initiative of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International, the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and the four national wireless carriers – AT&T Mobility, Sprint, T-Mobile USA, and Verizon – (Carriers) to improve wireless 9-1-1 call location accuracy for indoor and outdoor calls.

Arlington, VA (December 10, 2014) – With Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler on the verge of releasing new open Internet rules, 60 of America's top technology companies today sent a letter to FCC Commissioners and Senate and House leaders urging them to reject reclassification of the Internet under Title II. The companies warn in the letter that Title II reclassification could mean a loss of up to $45.4 billion in capital investment over the next five years.

Arlington, Va. (Dec. 4, 2014) – The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), the leading association representing the manufacturers and suppliers of high-tech communications networks, filed comments with the Italian telecommunications authority (Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni [AGCOM]) in response to its public consultation requesting input on the factors that influence the development of machine-to-machine (M2M) services, including growth potential and regulatory barriers to their development.