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
- Read Messages >>
- Thursday : [spwg] Hearing Notes Spectrum Bills
- Thursday : [ppc] TIA ALERT: INITIAL BROADBAND STIMULUS FUNDS ANNOUNCED BY
- Wednesday : [ppc] TIA ALERT: FCC SEEKS COMMENT ON CBEYOND PETITION ON FIBER
- Wednesday : [eewg] Smart Device Communications Standards Inaugural Meeting,
- Wednesday : [ppc] TIA SUMMARY LETTER AS FCC FINALIZES NATIONAL BROADBAND
- Wednesday : [accessibilitywg] TIA MEETING NOTICE: AWG WILL MEET TOMORROW,
- Tuesday : [ppc] TIA ALERT: Legislative Updates
- Monday : [bcwg] TIA ALERT: Rockefeller Lifeline Bill Introduced
- Monday : [ic] Last Review of TIA's 1377 Filing to USTR
- Friday : [ic] FINAL International Business Community Letter on China's
- Friday : [ic] Indonesia Issue for 1377 Report
- Thursday : [bcwg] TIA ALERT: FCC RELEASES PUBLIC NOTICE ON VIDEO DEVICE
December 17, 2009 | Research is the backbone of the communications industry, a critical national resource. It is the building block for the future development of advanced telecommunications products and services. In recent years, the need for federally funded telecommunications research has dramatically increased. As a result of the telecommunications market crash of 2000, intense market competition and a focus on low price points keeping profit margins at a minimum...
- December 21, 2009
TIA Urges FCC to Create a New, Innovative and Technology-Neutral Spectrum Band Plan - December 17, 2009
TIA Updates Standard for Antenna Supporting Structures and Antennas - December 17, 2009
TIA Applauds NTIA and RUS for Releasing Initial BTOP and BIP Funding - December 17, 2009
TIA Smart Device Communications Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting - December 16, 2009
TIA and ATIS Jointly Release Commercial Mobile Alert System Specification - December 15, 2009
TIA Addresses Trade Compliance Concerns in Annual Report to USTR - December 08, 2009
TIA to Investigate Design Structures for Small Wind Turbines - More >>
TIA Hires New VP for Standards
Cheryl Blum Named New VP for Standards and Business DevelopmentTIA's TechTrends: Fall 2009
The latest market intelligence, news and analysis on the ICT industry.
Industry 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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