NATE: the Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, unveiled a commemoration declaring today as “Tower Technician Appreciation Day.” For the fifth consecutive year, a day has been set aside by NATE and the industry in order to pay tribute to the important work that communications infrastructure technicians conduct on a daily basis to enable a connected world. The association encourages member companies and industry stakeholders to use this as a day of commemoration to host events within their respective organizations to pay tribute to the technicians they employ. The trade organization also encourages companies to incorporate #TowerTechAppreciationDay into social media posts throughout the day.
Jimmy Miller, Chairman of NATE, said over the last 14 months alone, tower technicians have demonstrated their essential roles to the country’s economy by deploying the 5G and broadband infrastructure and related networks while simultaneously navigating a global pandemic.
“These men and women are true heroes and the MVP’s of the industry in my book,” Miller said.
The association reached out to fellow industry association representatives for their view of tower crews and what they do for the telecom industry.
Meredith Attwell Baker (President & CEO, CTIA)
- “The wireless industry is committed to keeping Americans connected, and no one embodies that quite like the men and women who climb towers every day to keep our networks running, expand capacity and build the infrastructure to help America lead the emerging 5G economy,” Baker said. “I am particularly proud of the role they’ve played over the past year, working long hard hours out in the field, so we could stay safe at home, connected to our jobs, our schools and our friends and families.”
Jonathan Adelstein (President & CEO, Wireless Infrastructure Association)
- “Tower technicians are too often underappreciated for the critical role they play in keeping the nation connected. The networks they enable helped keep our entire economy afloat during the pandemic,” Adelstein said. “Their challenging work allows first responders to protect the public, enables loved ones to reach one another, and in so many other ways, has made wireless a reliable part of our daily lives. WIA is proud to support their career development through the Telecommunications Industry Registered Apprenticeship Program that is designed to help tower technicians and others in the industry perform their jobs as safely and as effectively as possible. We thank NATE for spearheading this day of recognition.”
Steven K. Berry (President & CEO, Competitive Carriers Association)
- “CCA proudly supports Tower Technician Appreciation Day and thanks the men and women who devote their time, effort, and energy to supporting the entire wireless ecosystem,” Berry said. “Communications tower technicians are on the front lines of ensuring consumers, businesses, emergency responders, and more, can connect not only on a daily basis, but most importantly during times of emergencies. This challenging work, oftentimes in unforgiving environments and conditions, requires unique skill sets that should most certainly be recognized. As consumers and industries continue to rely on wireless networks more and more each day, the work of tower technicians is arguably more important than ever before, and CCA thanks them for their enormous contributions to the wireless industry and beyond.”
Gordon Smith, (President and CEO, National Association of Broadcasters)
- NAB salutes America’s tower technicians whose work is critical to the operation of broadcast radio and television stations,” Smith said. “The particular skill set required, including working under dangerous conditions, is vitally important in preserving broadcasting’s uniquely local and resilient platform on which consumers and communities rely.”
Miller’s proclamation, NATE Tower Technician Appreciation Day Commemoration can be seen here.
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