For the existing telecom workforce, there are many very dedicated men and women out there who are deploying 5G technology infrastructure. It's critical to the American public to have that and to be the first to achieve it, but also to make sure that...
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Members of the National Wireless Safety Alliance said that tower contractors may soon begin to see requirements from carriers that a percentage of their employees have NWSA certification -- possibly as soon as this year, according to NWSA board of governors members at...
The National Wireless Safety Alliance launched two new certification programs for tower technicians. The new certifications are part of the NWSA's efforts to standardize technician training within the telecom industry, based on input from industry experts to put together personnel certification programs that meet...
NAB, NATE frustrated over 'unrealistic' auction timeline
The 600 MHz incentive auction is now underway, but not everyone is happy about the auction timeline. In this highly anticipated auction, television spectrum will be reallocated and sold for use by mobile and wireless companies. Once all...
Safety and skill diversification the focus of this year's conference
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana – The National Association of Tower Erectors' NATE Unite 2016 conference wrapped up this week in New Orleans with a continued focus on safety but also an eye toward the future. One of the...
FCC, PCIAÂ stress safety improvement, apprenticeships
The second Federal Communications Commission - U.S. Department of Labor Tower Climber Safety Workshop in Washington, D.C. took place this week. The focus of the event was threefold: providing guidance on best practices for improving tower climber safety, discussing comments...
For the National Association of Tower Erectors, 2015 was a fruitful year. This year saw the establishment of the National Wireless Safety Alliance, which began holding its first certification programs, and the Unmanned Aerial Systems committee created to address the growth of drone use...
Signalperson and rigger programs available now
The National Wireless Safety Alliance officially introduced its first two assessment and certification programs. In partnership with the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators, the national nonprofit assessment and certification organization plans has started offering its rigger and...
Third man charged in N.J. tower thefts
New information has been released related to the cell tower thefts RCR Wireless News reported earlier this week.
There is now a third man being charged by Paterson, N.J., police in connection to the string of 15 cell tower equipment...
The National Wireless Safety Alliance now has its leadership in place. The organization's board chose Art Pregler, director of national cell site programs at AT&T to be its head man and Phil Larsen of Hazon Solution as vice chairman.
Pregler and Larsen were formally nominated and elected...
In case you missed the latest episodes of RCRtv, our weekly recap is bringing you insight on topics and guests featured on RCRtv’s weekly programing.
August 7th was the series premiere of RCRtv’s newest edition, Wi-Fi NOW with host Claus Hetting. Wi-Fi NOW focuses on public...
Learn more about NWSA's mission and benchmarking efforts in the industry
The National Wireless Safety Alliance has launched an official website. The organization officially launched in February of this year, the site is designed to "provide thorough, independent assessments of knowledge and skills and provide verifiable worker...
Verizon towers to function as air traffic control
NASA has reached out to the nation's largest wireless carrier, Verizon Wireless, entering an agreement to conduct drone tracking research using the carrier's cell towers. According to The Guardian, the deal was signed last year, but has only...
