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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.

  • FCC takes steps to use TV spectrum for broadband

    by Tracy Ford November 30, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 30, 2010

    The Federal Communications Commission took steps to free up UHF and VHF spectrum for mobile and fixed broadband use, along with initiatives designed to help more innovation on experimental licenses, …

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  • Jasper to power America Movil’s M2M business

    by Tracy Ford November 30, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 30, 2010

    Jasper Wireless scored a huge deal to power America Movil’s machine-to-machine communications initiatives across North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Under terms of the deal, Jasper will provide …

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  • Jasper to power America Movil's M2M business

    by Tracy Ford November 30, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 30, 2010

    Jasper Wireless scored a huge deal to power America Movil’s machine-to-machine communications initiatives across North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. Under terms of the deal, Jasper will provide …

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  • Gemalto continues push in NFC space

    by Tracy Ford November 29, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 29, 2010

    Gemalto, the world’s largest SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card maker, is taking steps to expand the mobile contactless payment space – and get its technology an even broader footprint. The …

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  • Vendors team up on video optimization tools: Sandvine, Acision partner; Dialogic opens Indian facility

    by Tracy Ford November 24, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 24, 2010

    As wireless operators struggle to manage high volume traffic from video on their networks, the number of companies announcing solutions in the video optimization space has been increasing as well. …

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  • Tellabs buys Zeugma assets, opens Vancouver R&D office

    by Tracy Ford November 22, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 22, 2010

    Tellabs Inc. (TLAB) acquired substantially all of the assets of Zeugma Systems Inc., a Vancouver, B.C., Canada-based company that offers a service delivery router. Tellabs said it acquired the staff, …

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  • VZW makes AOL list of top companies hiring

    by Tracy Ford November 22, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 22, 2010

    Verizon Wireless made AOL’s weekly list of Top 10 companies hiring this week, according to the website. The nation’s largest operator has 727 job listings on CareerBuilder.com. Most of the …

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  • Famigo, Qrank win AppCircus awards

    by Tracy Ford November 19, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 19, 2010

    AUSTIN, Texas– Famigo Games won first place in Mobile Mondays’Austin AppCircus. Famigo is a social networking site designed for families around games. Parents create accounts as a family and can …

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  • @ TWS: VC firms interested in disruptive tech, security functions

    by Tracy Ford November 19, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 19, 2010

    AUSTIN, Texas–Venture capitalists speaking at the Texas Wireless Summit held here earlier this week said they would be interested in funding businesses that drive innovation, including technology that can better …

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  • @ Texas Wireless Summit: Data will force operators to concentrate on services, not GB

    by Tracy Ford November 17, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 17, 2010

    AUSTIN, Texas—Alcatel-Lucent’s Reinaldo Valenzuela said operators should offer more high-margin, low-bandwidth valuable services to end users to increase incremental revenues at a time when networks are under continuous pressure, and …

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  • A-Lu Broadcast Message Center delivers emergency alerts, can offer targeted advertising

    by Tracy Ford November 16, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 16, 2010

    Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) today unveiled its Broadcast Message Center, which wireless operators can use to deliver emergency text alerts to their customers, warning them of natural disasters, inclement weather or other …

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  • NTIA aims to free up 115 MHz of spectrum in next five years

    by Tracy Ford November 15, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 15, 2010

    The Commerce Department has identified 115 megahertz of spectrum that could be freed up within the next five years for mobile and fixed wireless broadband services. The government also released …

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  • F5 announces service delivery networking platform: Allows carriers to manage voice, data and video traffic

    by Tracy Ford November 15, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 15, 2010

    F5 Networks Inc. (FFIV) is introducing a new platform delivery system that it says allows wireless operators to use a unified IP-based platform to manage voice, data and video traffic. …

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  • RCR Wireless News to capture Texas Wireless Summit : Interview Austin execs on their role in wireless ecosystem

    by Tracy Ford November 12, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 12, 2010

    RCR Wireless News will be going local in Austin, Texas, next week as an official media sponsor for the Texas Wireless Summit. Executive Editor Tracy Ford will be covering the …

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  • HP to pay $16M to settle e-rate abuse charges

    by Tracy Ford November 11, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 11, 2010

    Hewlett-Packard Co. will play $16.25 million to the government as part of a settlement for alleged fraud in the E-rate program, which funds Internet connections in schools and libraries. The …

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  • Globecomm uses wireless, satellite to solve complex network challenges

    by Tracy Ford November 10, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 10, 2010

    Globecomm Systems Inc. (GCOM) has found a niche in the wireless space by solving complex communications problems using wireless and satellite technologies. The Hauppauge, N.Y.-based company was a finalist in …

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  • Feds: 64% of Americans have broadband access

    by Tracy Ford November 9, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 9, 2010

    While 64% of Americans have broadband access, and the majority of Americans who don’t have it say they don’t want it, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to closing the gap …

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  • Down 40,000 subs, Alltel debuts 'Free Fridays'

    by Tracy Ford November 9, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 9, 2010

    Chad is back. Alltel Wireless’ (ATNI) spokesman, who pokes fun at his wireless rivals, plans to introduce Alltel’s new Free Fridays calling plan with a new advertising campaign on Nov. …

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  • Verizon offers new 'talk and text plus data' bundle for $70

    by Tracy Ford November 8, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 8, 2010

    Verizon Wireless (VZ) is offering certain existing customers an unlimited data plan that rivals one from Sprint Nextel Corp. (S). The company’s Verizon Wireless Talk and Text Plus Data promotion …

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  • Health institutes, Qualcomm use 3G to monitor high-risk pregnancies in Mexico

    by Tracy Ford November 8, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 8, 2010

    Carlos Slim Health Institute, West Wireless Health Institute and Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) have introduced a Wireless Pregnancy Remote Monitoring Kit designed to help health professionals monitor women with high-risk pregnancies …

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  • Spotlight On: State wireless associations

    by Tracy Ford November 5, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 5, 2010
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  • Clearwire to cut 600-plus jobs, reduce contract workers to conserve cash

    by Tracy Ford November 5, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 5, 2010

    Clearwire Corp. (CLWR) plans to cut 15% of its workforce as it attempts to shore up more funding, as well as significantly cut its contract workforce. The cuts were announced …

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  • Updated speaker list for RCR Dallas event on "Mobile Broadband: Innovation and Opportunity"

    by Tracy Ford November 4, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 4, 2010

    RCR Wireless News Senior Editor Dan Meyer will be in Dallas Nov. 9 to host a local event on “Mobile Broadband: Innovation and Opportunity.” The afternoon event will be an …

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  • U.S. Cellular reports better earnings, fewer customers

    by Tracy Ford November 4, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 4, 2010

    U.S. Cellular Corp. (USM) reported better earnings on basically flat revenue for the third quarter, and while average revenue per user increased, the carrier continued to lose customers. Total subscriber …

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  • Alcatel-Lucent posts profit, gets VZW, Chinese operator contracts

    by Tracy Ford November 4, 2010
    by Tracy Ford November 4, 2010

    Armed with new contracts from Verizon Wireless and three Chinese operators, Acatel-Lucent reported third-quarter profits and reiterated its fourth-quarter outlook for nominal profitability this year. CEO Ben Verwaayen said he …

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