U.S. Congressman Rob Wittman of Virginia’s First Congressional District was given an industry-led tour of a tower site yesterday in Tappahannock, VA. Hosting the lawmaker’s visit were NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association, Crown Castle, MILLENNIA CONTRACTING, Inc., and Network Building + Consulting.
During the site visit, Wittman toured a 283-foot, self-support Crown Castle communications tower and compound with event participants to learn about the work that is conducted daily by vertical real estate companies, contractors, and technicians to build, maintain and deploy communications sites and related wireless/broadband infrastructure.
Wittman was also able to speak with event participants about the industry’s workforce development initiatives, training and safety protocols, and legislative and regulatory priorities. Additionally, the event provided a forum for the lawmaker to discuss the importance of broadband connectivity to Virginia’s First District and his overall legislative priorities in the 118th Congress.
“Accessible and reliable broadband has the potential to revolutionize the way First District families live their lives,” said Wittman. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to have met with NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association and the member companies today to see the incredible work they are doing to advance wireless communications and broadband structures for rural Virginians.
“Ensuring those I represent have access to important wireless resources like telehealth and online education remains one of my top priorities in Congress,” Wittman said, “and I look forward to our continued efforts in expanding this important service throughout the First District.”
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