Broadband

The Wireless Infrastructure Association will lead a $5 million Texas program training fiber optic technicians for broadband infrastructure.

The Wireless Infrastructure Association commented on House subcommittee progress of broadband permitting legislation.

The ITU reported the global online population reached 6 billion in 2025 with persistent gaps in Internet quality and affordability.

It will offer ultrafast, low-latency satellite connectivity to customers in rural and remote areas where traditional fixed-line infrastructure is economically unviable or geographically challenging to build.

The November 2025 Ericsson Mobility Report indicates that 33 CSPs now offer commercial differentiated connectivity services via 5G SA network slicing, with expectations of 6.4 billion total 5G subscriptions by 2031. The report also forecasts substantial growth in Fixed Wireless Access broadband by the same year.

Over 100 ISPs attended TIA’s Broadband Nation Expo in Orlando, discussing challenges in broadband delivery, including Comcast's 10G network.

Mplify announced an enhancement to its Carrier Ethernet certification program aimed at boosting the performance of AI-driven networks.

WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley testified to the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology about reforms in broadband permitting.

WIA received a $5 million grant to educate Texans for broadband careers, addressing worker shortages in fiber optic technology.

Nokia has entered into a multi-year partnership with Surge to deploy a 5G Fixed Wireless Access network in Indonesia. The project aims to enhance internet connectivity in areas with limited fiber access, supporting the government's digital inclusion initiatives, with deployment expected to start in December 2025.

It will offer ultrafast, low-latency satellite connectivity to customers in rural and remote areas where traditional fixed-line infrastructure is economically unviable or geographically challenging to build.

Halley highlights WIA's priorities at a House hearing, advocating for effective permitting reforms to enhance broadband access.