For #PermittingMonth , we've highlighted the need to connect every American quickly by removing barriers to broadband deployment.

As April comes to a close, check out & download our checklist for more predictable, proportionate, and transparent permitting: wia.org/5-point-of-an-…

As we wrap up #PermittingMonth , it's exciting to see the momentum around permitting reform in the US.

Read about actions being taken at the federal, state, and local level to speed up broadband deployment in WIA's latest blog 🔽
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Great news coming at the end of #PermittingMonth ! Federal agencies are receiving new funding to invest in technologies that will improve the efficiency of permitting for critical infrastructure like broadband projects 👇

The fifth and final principle on our #PermittingMonth checklist is a fair and proportional fee structure.

Published fees that are easy to find and calculate provide predictability for both applicants and permitting agencies when setting budgets.

Including community comment in developing the permitting framework for broadband projects is the fourth principle on our #PermittingMonth checklist.

When the community has a voice in creating & finalizing the rules, it benefits residents, applicants, and permitting authorities.

The third principle on our #PermittingMonth checklist is clear, workable design standards for broadband infrastructure.

This will help ensure flexibility and predictability in the permitting process that is essential for providing connectivity to all Americans quickly.

Our team had an amazing time watching Congruex’s SCI team deploy fiber just outside of Salt Lake City today.

Congruex is one of our #TIRAP partners using Registered Apprenticeship to train their broadband workforce.

Thank you to the Business Utah staff for joining us!

#2 on our checklist for expediting broadband deployment in states/localities is to implement objective application review criteria. The permitting process benefits everyone involved in broadband deployment when requirements are easily accessible & applied fairly. #PermittingMonth

The first step states and localities can take to remove barriers to broadband deployment is ensuring their permitting rules are consistent with federal law. #PermittingMonth

Don't miss WIA President & CEO Patrick Halley's conversation with Carrie Charles about Connectx_usa, workforce development, and his journey into telecommunications on RCR Wireless News' 5G Talent Talk. #ConnectX24 #ConnectivityEverywhere 👇
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April is #PermittingMonth , and WIA is focusing on how we can connect every American by removing barriers to broadband deployment.

With our permitting checklist, we can expedite broadband deployment by ensuring more predictable, proportionate, and transparent permitting reviews.

'If you are active in the wireless industry, particularly in the wireless infrastructure space, you need to be at Connectx_usa. That’s why we’re seeing double digit growth and more attendance by service providers...' #ConnectX24 #ConnectivityEverywhere
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Wireless Water Cooler Hosts U.S. Congressman Buddy Carter @wiaorg ow.ly/krvy50Rje89

We're keeping the conversation going for #PermittingMonth with Buddy Carter.

Listen to his insightful conversation with WIA CEO Patrick Halley & Jim Fryer about the American Broadband Deployment Act, BEAD, and more on @InsideTowers's podcast: insidetowers.com/podcast/

'Streamlining and accelerating the permitting process is critical to implementing the Internet for All initiative.'

We couldn't agree more with NTIA Senior Advisor Jill Springer. Read her blog about NTIA's permitting efforts. #PermittingMonth
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Don't miss our latest report that quantifies the size of the nation’s wireless infrastructure sector 👇

Today, WIA released our By the Number Report which quantifies the size of the nation’s wireless infrastructure sector, including purpose-built cellular towers, small cells, annual infrastructure spending & the American jobs that sustain this resource.
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Wireless infrastructure is the unsung hero of our digital age, quietly supporting critical services that keep both consumers & businesses connected.

Read about the staggering figures behind the wireless industry from WIA's Mike Saperstein ⬇️
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Our second-annual “Wireless Infrastructure By The Numbers” report is here!

This report takes stock of the size of the nation’s wireless infrastructure sector, including purpose-built cell towers, small cells, annual infrastructure spending, and more: go.wia.org/wp_2023

Last week for #PermittingMonth , WIA President & CEO Patrick Halley sent a letter to Secretary Gina Raimondo encouraging U.S. Commerce Dept. to reduce barriers to broadband deployment.

Check out his interview with Politico about it below and read the letter here: bit.ly/3w0x8R8