Purpose

The object and purpose of this Division shall be to encourage, develop, foster and stimulate the growth and represent and address the mutual interest and needs as defined by membership and the articles herein, of Wireless Service Providers (WSPs) of the State of Wisconsin: to promote the interests of the WSTA and WWSP Division; to cooperate with any national group whose purposes are similar to the foregoing; to advise and inform said members of state and federal regulatory bodies' rules, regulations and requirements; represent the interests of its members before regulatory, legislative and other governmental bodies and to promote good public relations.  The object and purpose of the Division shall at all times be subject to the Constitutions and Bylaws of the WSTA.

WIRELESS DIVISION COUNCIL MEMBERS:

Bill Ashburn , Chairperson - ALLTEL
David Byers , Vice Chairpersson - NEIT Wireless
Mike McDermott - Verizon Wireless
Greg Selig - Airadigm Communications/Einstein Wireless

BENEFITS

• Input in framing policies and positions on legislative and regulatory issues   within the Division;
• Monitoring of federal issues to ensure they have no adverse effects on the  wireless industry;
• Being involved in WSTA through the Council, Committees and WSTA Board of Directors;
• The ability to join an association already in place with a recognized name and established goodwill;
• Educational training specific to the wireless industry; and
• Social networking at Conventions, Fall Conferences and other WSTA events. 

CURRENT ISSUES:

• Wireless E911;
• USF Assessments;
• Phone Restriction Legislation;
• Phone Records Sale Legislation; and 
• Taxation.