Jim and Leslie interview WIA President Jonathan Adelstein in the latest episode of Tower Talks, The Inside Towers Podcast. Listen on iTunes: tinyurl.com/yypk4bvl and on Spotify: tinyurl.com/y4vkugmm #podcast #WIA #towertalks

Fiber vandalism continues to disrupt service. Spectrum restored connectivity in parts of California after damaged fiber lines caused outages, highlighting ongoing network reliability and public safety concerns. ow.ly/huuy50ZZkgi

AST SpaceMobile is teaming with four of Europe’s largest mobile operators to explore satellite-to-smartphone connectivity, a move that could expand coverage while keeping carriers at the center of the customer relationship. ow.ly/7LWw50ZZjAX

A federal appeals court ruling is raising new questions about the FCC’s authority over the organization that administers the USF. The decision could have broader implications for how billions of dollars in telecom contributions are collected & distributed. ow.ly/TFFI50ZZjxb

Winning new #telecom work can create a challenge of its own: having enough working capital to actually execute the project. Kapwork CEO & Co-Founder Vergara & CTO Thomas discuss why contractors should think about financing before an award arrives. ow.ly/9TB450ZZ67s

Nevada Redirects $52M in Broadband Funding as Federal Deadline Nears ow.ly/PpOV50ZYWCQ

A new cable support option from Valmont’s PIM Shield® line uses an all-polymer, fully dielectric cushion designed for hanger sizes from 1/2" to 2-1/4". An internal web helps cradle the cable and distribute contact across the cushion. Learn more: ow.ly/yUx550ZXjyX

Star Wars: T-Mobile Removes Starlink Name from Its T-Satellite Website ow.ly/9L9x50ZYWnO

Data Center Pause Could Trigger Recession, BlackRock CEO Warns ow.ly/1lGi50ZYTgI

Colorado Lawmakers Urge FCC to Restore Cell Service in Boulder County ow.ly/8Kjq50ZYqL5

Permitting, BEAD Dominate WIA Policy Panel ow.ly/OZ1G50ZYqC5

Permitting, BEAD Dominate WIA Policy Panel ow.ly/nMTo50ZYqBr

Ericsson Q3 Results Up on Networks’ Growth ow.ly/32Eh50ZYqbT

Carriers Project 125,000 Miles of Subsea Cable Demand ow.ly/lUJO50ZXYVb

WISPAPALOOZA 2026, @FIBERLIGHT_LLC will be @ Booth #105. Attendees can connect w/the team & learn more about its high-capacity fiber network, including Ethernet, Wave Transport, Dark Fiber, Dedicated Internet Access & Wireless Backhaul services. ow.ly/aGNr50ZXGbN

WIA Looks at Where Wireless Industry is Today, and Where It’s Going ow.ly/5FBL50ZXYOe

A longtime wireless industry leader received one of the sector’s top honors as VIKOR Chairman and Founder Craig Snyder was inducted into the 2026 Wireless Hall of Fame, recognizing his contributions and lasting impact on the industry. ow.ly/RAYQ50ZXFXQ

Senate Bill Makes Theft, Vandalism of Telecom Infrastructure a Federal Criminal Offense ow.ly/GfOU50ZXYMq

The Inside Towers Editorial team reporting from WIA's Digital Infrastructure Forum

Raptor Population is Returning…Using Cell Towers And Utility Poles as Urban Perches ow.ly/32Fu50ZXB8G

A closer look at digital infrastructure is coming Oct. 15. The next Intelligence by Inside Towers™ briefing will cover U.S. Wireless CapEx, towers, data centers, AI and the Digital Infrastructure Value Index. Learn more: ow.ly/eUl150ZXjq2