Vodafone Group plc finds itself between the proverbial rock and a hard place as it was forced to send text messages to its Egyptian subscribers encouraging them to “confront traitors …
Tracy Ford
Tracy Ford
Former Associate Publisher and Executive Editor, RCR Wireless NewsCurrently HetNet Forum Director703-535-7459 [email protected] Ford has spent more than two decades covering the rapidly changing wireless industry, tracking its changes as it grew from a voice-centric marketplace to the dynamic data-intensive industry it is today. She started her technology journalism career at RCR Wireless News, and has held a number of titles there, including associate publisher and executive editor. She is a winner of the American Society of Business Publication Editors Silver Award, for both trade show and government coverage. A graduate of the Minnesota State University-Moorhead, Ford holds a B.S. degree in Mass Communications with an emphasis on public relations.
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Mobile broadband policy works, but needs work, small operator says: RCR Mobile broadband panelists talk LTE, smart cities
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordHERSHEY, Pa.—Mobile broadband policy is working, but not working as well as it should, according to one regional wireless operator who spoke at RCR Wireless News’ Mobile Broadband Conference Series …
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L.M. Ericsson (ERIC) launched its own mobile financial services business today, offering mobile operators, financial institutions and others with a mobile money services that it said can be connected to …
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The National Telecommunications and Information Administration said it plans to study spectrum in the 1755 MHz to 1850 MHz bands to see if the frequencies can be converted to commercial …
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I don’t claim to be the most daring of persons, but when my Samsung Impression from AT&T Mobility went screwy, I figured I would be OK to get it replaced …
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AT&T Mobility is introducing an iPhone application and service aimed at small businesses that turns the iPhone into a mobile PBX. The service costs between $14 and $16 per month, …
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Cisco estimates 50% of mobile traffic this year will be video: Company comes out with annual Visual Networking Index
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordCisco Systems Inc. predicts worldwide data traffic will grow 26 fold in the next five years, driven by mobile video, which is expected to account for 66% of all mobile …
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NEC inks deal with Aricent to service Indian operators with femtocell solutions
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordNEC Corp. has chosen Aricent Inc. to be its service partner as it rolls out 3G femtocells to mobile operators in India. Femtocell solutions are expected to be significant in …
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The National Association of Broadcasters accused Time Warner Cable Co. of hoarding spectrum in a letter sent to several members of Congress Friday. The broadcaster lobbying group said that if …
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F4W Inc. said it signed a strategic partnership with Sprint Solutions Inc. in order to expand its market for secure VoIP encryption technology beyond government into the enterprise sector. F4W …
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Comcast Corp. (CMCSA) launched its Internet2go wireless data service in Colorado, the most recent launch of service in more than 40 markets. Pricing for the service remains the same as …
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HERSHEY, Pa.—Distributed antenna systems (DAS) are becoming an integral part of the cellular network as 70% to 80% of network traffic takes place indoors, said Keith Kaczmarek of InSite Wireless. …
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HERSHEY, Pa.—There may be disputes about what the connected home will look like, or how utilities will use wireless technologies to better manage their networks, but most everyone agrees that …
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Seven Networks' optimization tool reduces data traffic, improves battery life
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordSeven Networks introduced a wireless traffic optimization tool that it says can cut down data consumption on the network by up to 70% as it reduces the number of times …
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Huawei sues to stop sale of some Motorola assets to Nokia Siemens Networks
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordHuawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is asking a U.S. court to block the sale of some of Motorola Inc.’s wireless networks business to Nokia Siemens Networks, charging that the $1.2 billion …
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With the end of 2010, I’ve been reflecting on the past decade and all that has changed. It seems impossible to me that 2000 was over 10 years ago; not …
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With the end of 2010, I’ve been reflecting on the past decade and all that has changed. It seems impossible to me that 2000 was over 10 years ago; not …
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RCR Wireless News sat down with Brewster McCracken, executive director of the Pecan Street Project in Austin, Texas, to discuss how the telecommunications sector will intersect with utilities. McCracken, a …
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T-Mobile USA Inc.’s (DTEGY) tower assets are likely to get interest from the top three tower companies as T-Mobile’s tower assets are in good locations nationwide and have an operator …
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Carlson Wireless Technologies is betting wireless Internet service providers will want to use white-spaces spectrum to enhance their service in hard-to-reach regions. The company recently unveiled RuralConnect IP, a radio …
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Trying to figure out winners and losers in the LTE space is going to take a few years to figure out, as operators test networks and announce trials before going …
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Canadian wireless operator Wind Mobile is using Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd.’s HD Voice services to its customers. Wind Mobile is the first wireless operator in Canada to use the service, …
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Telecommunications jobs fell in December, both from the previous month and for the year. However, employment in the wireless sector ticked up a few hundred jobs.Overall, the nation’s unemployment rate …
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RCR Wireless News expands global and local market news coverage: Americas, Asia, China, India, Europe, Silicon Valley and Austin local news sites coupled with global mobile broadband tour will provide readers with local insights, news, video content and networking opportunities
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordIn a move to provide readers with more authentic news and insights on how mobile broadband is changing the way we live and work at the global and local market …
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While Apple Inc. (AAPL) remains top dog in the device space, Google Inc.’s (GOOG) Android operating system continues to pull ahead in Millennial Media’s monthly mobile device report. Android shot …