NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association
is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing a unified voice for companies in the diverse tower and communications infrastructure construction, service and maintenance industries.
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NATE Applauds Senate Confirmation of Olivia Trusty to the Federal Communications Commission
For Immediate Release: June 17, 2025 Washington, D.C. – NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association released the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate’s [...]
National Wireless Safety Alliance and NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association Announce Strategic Transfer of NWSA Practical Exam Program to NATE for Workforce Development
For Immediate Release: June 16, 2025 Salt Lake City, UT – The National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA) and NATE: The Communications Infrastructure [...]

Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program (TIRAP)
#ClimberConnection Video
The #ClimberConnection video includes an informative conversation between host Sean Gilhooley, Deb Bennett from WIA, and Joel Hightower from Hightower Communications regarding the value of apprenticeships in the communications infrastructure industry. The video is intended to provide guidance to the industry’s employers and employee workforce regarding the TIRAP technical assistance, training pathways, training resources, support, and access to incentive funding available for registered Employer Sponsors.
View the #ClimberConnection video series.
Climber Connection Videos
About WIN
The Wireless Industry Network (WIN) is a coast-to-coast grassroots program designed to promote NATE’s regional, state and local efforts, support existing state and national wireless organizations and facilitate communication between all stakeholders in the wireless industry.
WIN consists of a nationwide network of Regional Ambassadors and State Liaisons who are devoted to NATE’s mission and are passionate about expanding the Association’s message of safety, quality, standards and education in order to reach all stakeholders in the wireless ecosystem.
WIN encompasses eight regions within the United States: Pacific, Southwest, Rocky Mountain, Great Plains, Great Lakes, Northeast, Atlantic Coast and Southeast, and also includes a provincial grassroots structure in Canada as well as a presence in the Bahamas, Brazil, and Guam.
Through the Wireless Industry Network program, NATE is committed to winning the day… all day, every day!
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