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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.

  • India’s Micromax invests $12.6M to attack Brazilian market

    by Tracy Ford August 10, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 10, 2011

    Indian mobile phone manufacturer Micromax said it is investing R$ 20 million (US $12.6 million) to begin selling its devices in Brazil. The expectation, according to Mauro Federici, Micromax’s country …

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  • SBA, health care REIT ink leasing deal

    by Tracy Ford August 10, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 10, 2011

    SBA Communications Corp. (SBAC) and Health Care REIT Inc. (HCN) announced an agreement to make available wireless site leasing of new, prime rooftop locations in more than 15 states.Health Care …

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  • FCC rules unleash up to 650 MHz for mobile backhaul

    by Tracy Ford August 9, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 9, 2011

    The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules designed to increase the use of mobile backhaul, and make up to 650 megahertz of additional spectrum available for mobile backhaul as part of …

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  • Sprint, StraightTalk ad 'winners' in my view

    by Tracy Ford August 9, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 9, 2011

    So with all of the economic malaise out there in the past few weeks, and a new commercial from Virgin Mobile that slams T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) and AT&T Mobility, …

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  • Sprint, StraightTalk ‘winners’ in my view

    by Tracy Ford August 8, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 8, 2011

    So with all of the economic malaise out there in the past few weeks, and a new commercial from Virgin Mobile that slams T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) and AT&T Mobility, …

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  • Telecom, computer jobs and wages inched up in July : Verizon Communications workers on strike

    by Tracy Ford August 8, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 8, 2011

    July employment numbers in the telecommunications and computer and electronic products sectors ticked up by 2,700 and 2,500 positions respectively, from the previous month, according to figures released by the …

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  • NSN could cut up to 1,500 positions

    by Tracy Ford August 5, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 5, 2011

    Nokia Siemens Networks could cut as many as 1,500 jobs picked up as part of its acquisition of Motorola Inc. assets earlier this year, according to published reports.NSN gained around …

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  • Personal devices invade workplace

    by Tracy Ford August 5, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 5, 2011

    Do you think your personal devices are more useful at work than those provided by your company? If you said yes, you fit in recent survey, “Consumerization of IT,” sponsored …

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  • Android users found in South, Southwest, iOS takes Northeast, Midwest

    by Tracy Ford August 5, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 5, 2011

    The top three mobile operating systems control over 90% of the OS market, making it increasingly difficult for competing platforms to gain traction, according to Jumptap’s MobileStat monthly data. While …

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  • Vonage introduces international calling app for iPhones

    by Tracy Ford August 4, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 4, 2011

    Vonage Holdings Corp. (VG) introduced a downloadable application that lets consumers make 15-minute international calls to more than 190 countries, paying for the service through iTunes.Time to Call is being …

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  • Metro Ethernet, backhaul revenues up 42% for Comcast

    by Tracy Ford August 4, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 4, 2011

    Comcast Corp.’s (CMCSK) Business Services grew a whopping 41.7% year over year to $435 million, driven by its metro Ethernet business and mobile cellular backhaul business. The cable company is …

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  • Apple, Samsung rise to top spots in smartphone sector

    by Tracy Ford August 3, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 3, 2011

    Apple Inc. (AAPL) rose to the top spot in second-quarter marketshare in the smartphone space, capitalizing on a 31% plunge from longtime market leader Nokia Corp. (NOK), according to new …

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  • LTE activity drives American Tower Q2 financial results

    by Tracy Ford August 2, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 2, 2011

    American Tower Corp. (AMT) grew revenue 27% to $597.2 million, driven by increased LTE buildout activity from AT&T Mobility and Verizon Wireless. The company slightly raised its guidance for the …

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  • SBA reports 10% increase in revenues in second quarter

    by Tracy Ford August 2, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 2, 2011

    SBA Communications Inc. (SBAC) reported a 10.7% increase in revenues to $171.1 million in the second quarter, driven by a 14% increase in site leasing revenue of $150.2 million during …

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  • Global Tower Partners buys 37 towers around Las Vegas

    by Tracy Ford August 2, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 2, 2011

    Global Tower Partners picked up 37 telecommunications towers from NV Energy. The towers are located on NVE substation properties in and around Las Vegas, Nev. Details of the purchased were …

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  • Semiconductor sales dip in June

    by Tracy Ford August 1, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 1, 2011

    The Semiconductor Industry Association said worldwide sales of semiconductors totaled $24.7 billion for June, a 1.5% decrease from May and a 0.5% decrease from a year ago. Sales in the …

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  • 500,000 jobs from 500 MHz of new spectrum, report says: NAB counters with 'protect tv' campaign

    by Tracy Ford August 1, 2011
    by Tracy Ford August 1, 2011

    The rhetoric continues to heat up between proponents of releasing more spectrum for mobile broadband and the concerns of the National Association of Broadcasters, which fear its members will be …

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  • W-CDMA to generate most revenue through 2015, Dell'Oro says

    by Tracy Ford July 29, 2011
    by Tracy Ford July 29, 2011

    The LTE equipment market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 81% during the next five years, according to a new study by Dell’Oro Group. The …

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  • Apple, Zenithink(!) most satisfied with tablet purchases, IHS survey finds

    by Tracy Ford July 29, 2011
    by Tracy Ford July 29, 2011

    While it’s no surprise that Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) iPad came in first place in a U.S. customer-satisfaction survey from IHS Inc., the fact that China’s Shenzhen Zenithink Technologies Co. Ltd. …

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  • Crown Castle could see incremental revenues from LightSquared deal

    by Tracy Ford July 28, 2011
    by Tracy Ford July 28, 2011

    Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) said it could see incremental revenue from LightSquared as part of its multi-year Network Vision plan signed with Sprint Nextel Corp. The deal establishes uniform …

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  • Alcatel-Lucent scores profit, but stock declines

    by Tracy Ford July 28, 2011
    by Tracy Ford July 28, 2011

    Alcatel-Lucent (ALU) shares dropped 9% after the infrastructure vendor released positive second-quarter earnings results that failed to meet expectations. CEO Ben Verwaayen reiterated that the company expects a strong second …

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  • Verizon, Boost lead customer-care satisfaction in J.D. Power survey

    by Tracy Ford July 28, 2011
    by Tracy Ford July 28, 2011

    Contract customers are more satisfied with their customer care than no-contract or prepaid customers, according to a new study from J.D. Power and Associates. Among contract customers, Verizon Wireless (VZ) …

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  • Crown Castle increases full-year outlook on strong Q2 earnings

    by Tracy Ford July 27, 2011
    by Tracy Ford July 27, 2011

    Crown Castle International Corp. (CCI) increased its 2011 outlook after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter earnings. The company increased its outlook for site rental revenue by $20 million, site rental gross margin …

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  • Franken: Just say 'no' to AT&T buy of T-Mobile USA

    by Tracy Ford July 27, 2011
    by Tracy Ford July 27, 2011

    Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) has asked the Federal Communications Commission and Department of Justice to reject the proposed acquisition of T-Mobile USA Inc. (DTEGY) by AT&T Inc. (T)Franken joins Sen. …

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  • VC investment in mobile at an all-time high

    by Tracy Ford July 27, 2011
    by Tracy Ford July 27, 2011

    Venture-capital investments in the mobile sector are soaring, led by media and applications, commerce and payments and healthcare, according to a new report from Rutberg & Co.VC investment in mobile …

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