November 28, 2018 Small businesses account for 99.9% of businesses in the U.S., employing more than 58.9 million people. These companies rely on strong wireless networks to thrive in a competitive economy. Last year, more than 7,200 neighborhood champions across the U.S. rallied for this year’s Small Business Saturday, an annual holiday tradition on [...]
November 11, 2018 More than a dozen local jurisdictions are seeking to overturn a recent FCC small cell order. The Streamlining Deployment of Next Generation Wireless Infrastructure Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order limits what municipalities can charge for each small cell placed in the public right of way and sets time limits for [...]
November 11, 2018 As we honor US military veterans this week, it is important to ensure that our nation’s heroes can make the connections and access the benefits and services they need for a smooth transition to civilian life. Veterans returning home and transitioning back to civilian life face unique challenges. After having been [...]
October 29, 2018 Earlier this month, a demonstration earthquake early warning system debuted in Los Angeles. This system aims to provide audible announcements to the public before an earthquake strikes, providing critical warning to residents so they can protect themselves before the shaking begins. Seconds to minutes of advance warning would allow people to [...]
October 29, 2018 October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of those in our communities who struggle with the threat of physical abuse, sexual abuse and rape, and intimidation at the hands of an intimate partner. In the US, domestic violence strikes one family in the US every nine [...]
Wireless infrastructure projects often encounter a chorus of vocal skeptics at City Council hearings. Too often, no one stands up to support the critical infrastructure that enables everything from modern-day 9-1-1 calls to video chatting. Wireless Infrastructure Now (WIN) was formed to support efforts to increase our wireless capacity to ensure residents, professionals, businesses and [...]
October 3, 2018 The Federal Communications Commission on September 26 approved a landmark order that will transform how municipalities process and charge wireless carriers and infrastructure developers for small cell permits. The Streamlining Deployment of Next Generation Wireless Infrastructure Declaratory Ruling and Third Report and Order limits what municipalities can charge for each small cell [...]
September 19, 2018 WIN submitted a letter strongly supporting the FCC's proposed order regarding state and local governance of small cell wireless infrastructure deployment. This order has the potential to remove barriers to wireless infrastructure deployment, helping to ensure that we can meet our growing needs for wireless capacity. Read the letter: WIN FCC [...]
