Hot Topics @ TIA
Broadband
Agriculture and Commerce Departments release application for broadband initiatives. First-round applications: July 14 – Aug. 14, 2009.
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Mission Accomplished
The transition from analog television signals looks to have come off well. Read articles about the conversion at TIA’s DTV Transition webpage.
International Activities
TIA assists members' participating in the global marketplace by ensuring liberalized markets and independent regulatory bodies. More>>
TIA in India
Recently, TIA traveled to India to participate in the U.S.-ICT Working Group. More>>
Filings and White Papers
- U.S.-India ICT Working Group/U.S. Telecommunications Subcommittee (PDF)
- U.S.-India ICT Working Group/Indian White Paper (Word)
- 1377 Filing for 2008 (PDF)
Presentations
Managing Finite Space
From broadband to first-responders to mobile devices, managing our limited spectrum space to maximize benefit for users requires careful planning.
On the Hill for First Responders
Working with Congress to standardize public safety communications at Homeland Security.
Public Safety Radio Communications
TIA members can engage Project 25 and Project Mesa, both standard setters for public safety radio.
2008 - 09 Standards and Technology Report
The new STAR report is available, summarizing the latest actions taken by TIA engineering committees to develop standards for advancing global communications.
The 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act contains $26.25 billion for ICT industries. Watch this spot for breaking news and information, and visit TIA's clearinghouse for Stimulus Funds for full details.
Information
- NTIA Awards state broadband mapping grants in 7 states and DC
- NTIA and RUS announce public workshops
- BIP and BTOP NOFA now available (PDF)
- BIP and BTOP Application deadlines
Recent Activity
October 23, 2009
TIA Comments on Spectrum for Wireless Broadband
October 23, 2009
FCC Announces Release of Report on Barriers to Broadband Adoption by the Advanced Communications Law & Policy Institute.
More Recent TIA Activity on the Stimulus Package >>
Gov. Affairs Committee Recent Activity
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- Today : [ppc] TIA ALERT: New FCC Circulation List
- Today : [eewg] Small Network Equipment: Energy Star Specifications
- Today : [bcwg] TIA ALERT: FCC PUBLIC NOTICE SEEKS COMMENT ON NETWORK
- Friday : [crd] FCC OET Meeting w. CRD
- Friday : [eewg] FCC Smart Grid Field Hearing & Showcase: Monday,
- Thursday : [spwg] TIA ALERT: FCC Adopts Deadlines for State and Local
- Thursday : [bcwg] This morning's hearings
- Thursday : [accessibilitywg] TIA/NENA LUNCH MEETING MATERIALS
- Thursday : [accessibilitywg] TIA/NENA LUNCH MEETING PRESENTATION
- Tuesday : [ppc] TIA Net Neutrality Comments PLAN
- Tuesday : [ppc] TIA ALERT: NBP UPDATE REMOVED FROM TOMORROW'S FCC MEETING
- Monday : [bcwg] TIA ALERT: FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON USF, ICC ISSUES
November 18, 2009 | TIA applauded the FCC for unanimously adopting a Declaratory Ruling establishing deadlines for state and local entities to review and make final decisions on cell tower siting applications. The new policy will prevent regulatory delays of deployment of new wireless broadband services.
- November 19, 2009
TIA Engineering Committee Meets With Chinese Delegation on Towers - November 18, 2009
Common Language for Smart Devices Envisioned by Newly Launched TIA Standards Initiative - November 13, 2009
TIA Files Comments on China's Draft Telecommunications Law - November 06, 2009
TIA Files 2010 National Trade Estimate on Foreign Trade Barriers with USTR - November 06, 2009
TIA Represents U.S. Telecommunications Industry at U.S.-India ICT Working Group Meeting - November 04, 2009
TIA to Host ICT Green Hall at Sustainability Virtual Summits - October 23, 2009
TIA Urges FCC to Identify More Spectrum for Wireless Broadband Services - More >>
TIA Hires New VP for Standards
Cheryl Blum Named New VP for Standards and Business DevelopmentIndustry Alert
Electronic Serial Numbers (ESNs)
Are Nearing Exhaust
Learn about migration to MEIDs.
Read TIA's white paper on ESN to MEID migration.
In the Know on Telecommunications Policy
Stay abreast of the latest updates and background on FCC proceedings and federal legislative issues important to our industry with the TIA Legislative and Regulatory Trackers.
- TIA Legislative Tracker (pdf, 182kb)
- TIA Regulatory Tracker (pdf, 170kb)
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