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As the nation marked 25 years since September 11, 2001, the wireless and broadcast infrastructure industries uniquely remembered their own: 13 General Telecom employees and six broadcast...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
NATE and 11 other organizations are advocating for Danielle Thumann Severs' confirmation as an FCC Commissioner. Her background includes direct work with tower and fiber builders, and a...
4 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
A coalition of 12 communications industry groups, led by NATE, has formally urged the Senate to confirm Danielle Thumann Severs as an FCC Commissioner, citing her unique industry experience...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
WIA hosted FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty and WV Delegate Walter Hall for a tower site tour, highlighting wireless infrastructure's critical role in connecting communities. The visit...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
Extra mobilizations, rework, missing material and rejected closeouts never appear on an invoice — they get priced into what the next contractor is offered for that site.
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
While AT&T champions a hiring boom for fiber technicians, the telecom tower climbing sector has experienced significant layoffs since late 2025. This creates a stark contrast within the...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
NATE's Women of NATE initiative, initially a small group, now draws thousands to its leadership summit and mentorship programs. Discover how its focus on connection and skill development...
4 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
After two lean years, AT&T's 600 MHz network expansion, driven by an FCC mandate, is expected to create a substantial increase in tower construction activity in 2027, offering a turning...
6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
The Golden State Fiber network is set to bring over 1,000 miles of new fiber to rural California, creating substantial opportunities and emphasizing critical safety planning for telecom...
6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
telecom
Douglas Fast Net's $42M BEAD award will bring high-speed fiber to 4,490 rural Oregon homes, creating significant work for construction and telecom crews. This expansion underscores the...
6 min read · Updated Sep 2026
broadband
Louisiana's rapid rural broadband expansion will connect 15,000 locations by Q1 2027, alongside a massive SpaceX campus creating thousands of jobs. This boom means significant work for...
4 min read · Updated Sep 2026
construction safety
A new 1,200-mile fiber corridor across the Midwest will bring high-capacity connectivity but also significant safety challenges for construction crews. Learn what field teams, crew leads...
5 min read · Updated Sep 2026
Three feet over the top — the ladder rule people skip #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Sep 19
On 9/11, 19 essential telecom and broadcast workers died keeping the nation connected. They were working in the World Trade Center.instagram · Sep 19
A coalition of 12 industry groups led by NATE asked the Senate Commerce Committee to advance Danielle Thumann Severs to the FCC.instagram · Sep 18
drywall_electrician_loop #towerclimber #safetytraining #construction #telecominstagram · Sep 18
