TIA Press Releases

TIA Revises Project 25 Testing Standard for Trunked Radio Equipment

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:12:00 GMT

To meet the need of public safety, public service, and first responders for secure voice communications, TIA has published TIA-102.CABC-A, which defines methodology for testing the interoperability of subscribers’ and fixed network equipment (FNE) in a trunked systems environment designed to the complementing documents that comprise the Project 25 suite of standards.

TIA Supports USTR in Urging WTO to Resolve Challenge to EU Technology Tariffs

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:44:00 GMT

TIA applauds U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab’s Aug. 18 announcement that the United States, Japan and Chinese Taipei have requested that the World Trade Organization form a dispute resolution panel to bring the EU into compliance with the Information Technology Agreement (ITA). While TIA and its members are disappointed that the consultation process that was initiated on May 28 was unsuccessful, the association looks forward to a swift resolution and the EU complying with its ITA commitments.

Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) Standard Revised, Expanding Public Safety Communication Capabilities

Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

TIA has published, TIA-102.BACD-A, Project 25 Inter-RF Subsystem Interface Messages and Procedures for Supplementary Data Services. The updated Inter-RF Subsystem Interface (ISSI) Messages and Procedure standard TIA-102.BACD-A establishes protocols and methodology to provide alarm notification, short message service and other auxiliary data services to expand the communication capabilities of public safety, public service, first responders, and other two-way radio users over the Project 25 ISSI, the interface that connects the Radio Frequency Subsystems (RFSSs) or the two-way radio network.

TIA Annoucnes Speakers for USA Pavilion, hosted by TIA, at ITU TELECOM ASIA 2008

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

The Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), host of the USA Pavilion at ITU TELECOM shows, has announced the speakers lineup for the USA Pavilion Theater at ITU TELECOM ASIA 2008 in Bangkok, where TIA members and exhibitors representing the information and communications technology (ICT) industry will meet Sept. 2-5.

TIA Applauds the Announcement of a Spectrum Auction for 3G Services in India

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:00:00 GMT

TIA applauds the Indian government’s recent announcement of its guidelines for auction and allotment of spectrum for 3G telecom services and broadband wireless access. This long anticipated announcement will help ensure that Indian consumers can access the latest wireless technologies for voice and data services.

TIA Praises Progress at Global Standards Collaboration Meeting

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA met July 14-17, 2008, to promote innovation and collaboration on a broad spectrum of standards topics, ranging from the environment and public safety, to the evolution of networks for the support of new capabilities like IPTV and mobile broadband.

TIA Hails Signing of New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act Into Law

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA applauds President Bush for enacting today a key communications modernization bill, the "New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008."

TIA Updates Bulletin on Best Practices for Wireless Systems Performance

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA has issued TSB-88.3-C to help wireless companies meet compatibility needs, addressing the increasing spectrum allocation complexity, such as the FCC's "spectrum refarming" of frequency bands, as well as various and new entities involved in a wireless communications system.

TIA Market Forecasts Target Year 2020

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA announced today that it is working with TelecomView, a strategic analysis firm for the telecommunications industry, to create the ICT2020 series of reports, beginning with a Brief expected in the Fall of 2008 and a full Forecast in February 2009.

TIA Hails Ruling Upholding FCC Order Removing Barriers to Video Market Entry

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA applauds the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision today to uphold the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) video franchise decision issued under Chairman Kevin Martin's leadership.

TIA Joins With Connected Nation to Bring Technology to All Americans

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA Urges FCC to Establish Commercial Mobile Alert System Testing Rules

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA today urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to prohibit Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS) testing that involves the delivery of test messages to cell phone users. TIA made clear that such testing could unnecessarily strain cellular networks and alarm cell phone users

TIA Announces Green Initiatives

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA is investing in a number of green initiatives for the electronics industry worldwide. They include EIATRACK, TIA's global benchmark for environmental intelligence and product-oriented regulatory tracking and analysis, and TIA's Ecycling Central Web site (http://www.eiae.org/), with a new state-by-state database of more than 2,000 electronics recycling locations in the United States.

TIA Hails Passage of New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act

Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

TIA applauded the passage of a key communications modernization bill today by the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 3403, the "New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008." The bill was passed by the Senate last week.