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Your Essential Partner in Deploying Wireless Networks

Federal collocation legislation will enable more rapid build-out of wireless networks and save hundreds of millions of dollars
Discover how PCIA is working to remove barriers to wireless deployment at all levels of government
Learn how PCIA is fostering relationships with key decision makers

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Access members-only content including research, advocacy news, issue analysis and more
Influence key policy positions through participation on PCIA's committees
Receive discounts on registration and exhibit space at the Wireless Infrastructure Show—the only event dedicated exclusively to the business interests of the wireless infrastructure industry

Building the networks of tomorrow

Stimulating broadband deployment and investment and identifying opportunities for our members' future success
Promoting innovation and industry achievement
Developing solutions and fostering the exchange of ideas through the HetNet Forum

Improving Communications Where We Live, Work, Learn and Play

Supporting state wireless association efforts to promote the industry
Making a difference in a state and municipal policy through model legislation and ordinances
Mobilizing grassroots initiatives to streamline wireless facility siting
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Wireless Infrastructure Show Announces Move to Spring 2014

May 17, 2013 / Arlington, Va. – PCIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association, announced that the Wireless Infrastructure Show, the premier industry event focusing on the companies, equipment and technologies that enable next-generation wireless, will move to the spring beginning in 2014. The event will take place May 19-22, 2014... Read more

17 May 2013

PCIA Hails FCC Chairman Nomination

May 1, 2013/Alexandria, VA - Jonathan Adelstein, President & Chief Executive Officer of PCIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association, issued the following statement today in response to President Barack Obama’s nomination of Tom Wheeler as Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC):“Tom Wheeler is the ideal nominee to lead the... Read more

01 May 2013

PCIA Congratulates FirstNet GM

Jonathan Adelstein, President & Chief Executive Officer of PCIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association, released the following statement in response to today’s announcement of the hiring of Bill D’Agostino, Jr. as General Manager of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet): “PCIA congratulates Bill D’Agostino, Jr. on being named General Manager of... Read more

23 Apr 2013

PCIA CEO to Keynote Wisconsin Wireless Association Event

WAUWATOSA, WI - PCIA President & CEO Jonathan Adelstein will keynote the Wisconsin Wireless Association (WiWA) annual telecom education conference, "The Wireless Revolution: Partnering for Economic Growth in Wisconsin," May 2 in Madison, Wisconsin. Adelstein will also participate on a panel discussion moderated by Jim Jermain, Regional VP of External Affairs for... Read more

23 Apr 2013

The DAS Forum Renamed HetNet Forum

Alexandria, VA/April 22, 2013 - The DAS Forum, a special membership section of PCIA – The Wireless Infrastructure Association, is today being renamed the HetNet Forum. The move reflects the group’s increasingly diverse membership and its focus on advancing the variety of small cell solutions—distributed antenna systems (DAS), microcells, picocells,... Read more

22 Apr 2013

PCIA Recent Filings

3/20/2013 - PCIA and The DAS Forum sent a letter to the FCC detailing actions the commission can take to streamline its environmental and historic preservation requirements to facilitate distributed antenna system (“DAS”) and small cell deployments, as part of its planned proceeding to remove additional barriers to the deployment of wireless infrastructure.

The ex parte cites research by noted historian, researcher, and former Preservation Specialist for the FCC and State Historic Preservation Officer for the State of Ohio, Amos J. Loveday, Ph.D. The report compares DAS and small cell solutions to the FCC’s current environmental and historic preservation framework.
12/26/12 - PCIA amicus curiae brief filed with the Supreme Court in support of the Federal Communications Commission's Declaratory Ruling establishing the "shot clock."
12/14/12 - PCIA and The DAS Forum met with FCC officials regarding issues impacting the deployment of wireless infrastructure. Discussion focused on previously filed comments, including: backup power, RF emissions and the broadband acceleration docket.

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Education & Outreach

Webinar: Federal Siting Legislation: Facts & Next Steps (Members Only)

Transcript: PCIA Chairman Marc Ganzi at White House broadband event

Fact Sheet: Federal Siting Legislation

Expanding Wireless Broadband Everywhere

PCIA promotes the infrastructure necessary to make high-speed wireless available at all times and places as a catalyst for job creation, productivity and economic growth.

Learn more about how PCIA is expanding wireless broadband everywhere...