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Ready or Not - Here it Comes
The transition from analog television signals to digital is fast approaching. Are you ready? Whether you’re a consumer, policy organization, or public safety official, the answers to your questions about the change are at TIA’s DTV Transition webpage. Don’t wait... digital is coming, ready or not.
Plugged into Broadband (pdf)
TIA’s agenda for expanding Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
VoIP Charting Well in the U.S.
From the TIA 2008 Telecommuni-cations Market Review & Forecast.
Filings, Letters, and Standards
News
Managing Finite Space
From broadband to first-responders to mobile devices, managing our limited spectrum space to maximize benefit for users requires careful planning.
Impact of the Economy
Managing Network Traffic
TIA commissioned professors Dirk Grunwald and Douglas Sicker to examine, in a soon to be release report, current and future capabilities of various network technologies in our present-day broadband infrastructure.
Each of these platforms is undergoing an evolution to provide additional capacity and this growth will be part of managing the demands of existing and new applications."
- From the Grunwald, Sicker Powerpoint presentation
Podcast
Listen to TIA's Interview with Dr. Sicker on the TIA Podcast Series (forthcoming)
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Industry Library
Whitepaper
Choosing the Right Multimode Fiber for Data Communications
Flexible, reliable, and cost-effective, FOLS guides network users in selecting the right Multimode Fiber for their data communication needs.
2008 Market Review & Forecast
Member News
Get the Lead Out
Telecommunication backup systems require lead-acid batteries. The earth could do without them. TIA board member Alcatel-Lucent began a program three years ago to recycle this important but troublesome element, and the EPA has recognized its work ... More >>
TIA Events
Schaffer Highlights B&T Lunch
TIA hosts a Broadband & Technology Dialogue Luncheon with FCC Wireline Bureau Chief Dana Schaffer, who addressed the pressing telecom policy issues before the agency. TIA's B&T Luncheons provide members an invaluable opportunity to informally discuss substantive policy matters with lawmakers and regulators in Washington, D.C.
Find Out Why ...
Scott Weislow of The Toro Company says, "EIATRACK has proven to be one of ... the most relied upon sources for regulatory tracking that we use for our corporate compliance program."
Industry Alert
Electronic Serial Numbers (ESNs)
Are Nearing Exhaust
Learn about migration to MEIDs.
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)
TIA News
TIA congratulates President-elect Obama on winning the race for the White House. The policy challenges he will face regarding technology—universal broadband, next generation networks, net neutrality, public safety networks, privacy—are many. To assist industry leaders in understanding Obama’s current stance on these, TIA provides an issue-by-issue look at his technology platform.
Industry News
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ZTE, Qualcomm and Aircell Collaborate on Industry-first In-flight Mobile Broadband System
November 18, 2008 | Yahoo!/BusinessWire -
Dr. Vikram Saksena named Tellabs CEO
November 18, 2008 | Tellabs -
Alcatel-Lucent to Showcase Advanced ITS Solutions
November 18, 2008 | Yahoo!/PRNewswire -
Nokia, Nortel gain; Sprint, AT&T lower
November 18, 2008 | MarketWatch -
HP shares soar after solid 4Q outlook
November 18, 2008 | Yahoo! -
Dingell, Stupak provide ultimatum to Martin
November 18, 2008 | RCRWireless -
Lawmaker Plans Bill on Web Neutrality
November 14, 2008 | eWeek -
Fast Wi-Fi Chip, At A Lower Cost
November 14, 2008 | Yahoo!News -
IBM to help build broadband network in power lines
November 13, 2008 | PhysOrg -
Obama team to move quickly at FCC
November 13, 2008 | RCRWireless
2007-08 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.
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