Telecommunications

The Telecommunications Department represents 50,000 IBEW professionals in broadband, fiber, telephone, satellite and cable television and wireless systems. Since the earliest days of the telephone, the IBEW has represented workers in this important industry, from the first union of telephone operators in 1897 to cutting-edge fiber optic and wireless technicians today.

IBEW members erected telephone lines, lay cable, install, maintain and repair equipment and service communities. We keep North America and the world connected.