Riding the Wireless Wave:  Big Moves, Bold Priorities and The Power of Community with Patrick Halley of WIA

Riding the Wireless Wave: Big Moves, Bold Priorities and The Power of Community with Patrick Halley of WIA

Author: Broadstaff April 16, 2025 Duration: 29:49

In this episode of Let’s Get Digital, host Carrie Charles sits down with Patrick Halley, President & CEO of the Wireless Infrastructure Association (WIA), to explore the bold moves and powerful community behind America’s wireless future. Patrick shares WIA’s mission to champion digital infrastructure and its deep roots in advocacy, workforce development, and cross-industry collaboration.


They dive into the top priorities shaping telecom in 2025 — national permitting reform, access to commercial spectrum, and the push for wireless-inclusive federal broadband funding. Patrick also gives an exciting preview of this year’s Connect(X) event in Chicago, where leaders from Verizon, AT&T, Ericsson, and more will discuss everything from in-building connectivity to AI-driven edge computing.


From the growing role of private 5G networks to WIA’s hands-on workforce training and apprenticeship programs, this episode offers a 360-degree view of where the industry is headed — and who’s helping lead the charge.


Tune in to hear how WIA is uniting the wireless ecosystem to deliver connectivity everywhere — and why the power of community is key to the future of wireless.


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In a world built on invisible signals and physical networks, Let's Get Digital with Carrie Charles pulls back the curtain on the entire ecosystem that keeps us connected. This isn't about abstract tech concepts; it's a grounded look at the business and management realities behind wireless towers, sprawling fiber routes, and humming data centers. Carrie Charles, bringing her perspective as Broadstaff's CEO, guides these discussions with a focus on the human element driving change. You'll hear unfiltered dialogues with the executives, engineers, and strategists who are literally laying the groundwork for our digital future. Their conversations naturally explore the tough decisions, emerging technologies, and career paths defining the infrastructure landscape. The podcast digs into how trends like edge computing or new deployment models actually get managed and financed on the ground. It’s for anyone curious about the backbone of modern life-the complex, competitive, and fascinating business of digital infrastructure. Each episode aims to connect the dots between technological potential and practical execution, offering listeners a unique insider’s view they won’t find in a press release.
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