DENVER–LTE and WiMAX buildouts, as well as an increased attention on distributed antenna systems, should keep equipment manufacturers, site acquisition companies and others in the tower-siting business busy in the …
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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Verizon Wireless is selling a new Casio mobile device designed for construction and utilities workers and public-safety personnel who work under harsh conditions. The Casio G’zOne Brigade features a QWERTY …
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Target is launching what it calls the first scannable mobile coupon program from a nationwide retailer. Customers must opt in to the program on their computer at target.com/mobile, or on …
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Cellphone signal booster comments point fingers at carriers, manufacturers
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordReply comments on the Federal Communications Commission’s notice of proposed rulemaking on cellphone signal boosters produced some finger-pointing between carriers and equipment manufacturers as well as renewed calls on both …
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About 3,800 fewer people were employed in February vs. January in the telecommunications sector, but because the numbers are seasonally adjusted, the unemployment rate declined .2 percentage points to 8.6%, …
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Amid complaints about its 3G coverage, an advertising challenge from competitor Verizon Wireless and a last-minute push before the federal government on network neutrality rules, AT&T Mobility detailed investment plans …
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Amid complaints about its 3G coverage, an advertising challenge from competitor Verizon Wireless and a last-minute push before the federal government on network neutrality rules, AT&T Mobility detailed investment plans …
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The Port of Los Angeles is using Reality Mobile’s real-time mobile video technology to enable its police department to monitor more than 350 fixed cameras on site. The contract win …
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Tower industry primed for growth with carrier buildouts: Near-term prospects good for public, private tower firms
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordEditor’s Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery. Look for our March Special Edition, coming soon.The tower industry …
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As the Federal Communications Commission prepares to present its National Broadband Plan to Congress March 17, the agency released details of its plans to create an interoperable wireless network for …
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The Infrastructure Ecosystem : The cornerstone for today's wireless communications networks
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordEditor’s Note: This article originally appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery. Look for our March Special Edition, coming soon.Wireless networks are …
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Editor’s Note: This originally appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition, Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery. Look for our March Special Edition coming soon. While the wireless …
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Intel leads Invest in America Alliance, pledges to increase jobs: $3.5B initiative promises to add 10,000=+ positions in 2010
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordIntel Corp. pledged $3.5 million to help create jobs for college graduates in high-growth industry sectors, including wireless infrastructure. The company is leading a new group called The Invest in …
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MetroPCS, Leap post customer gains: Even as prepaid market sees more competition
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordRegional flat-rate operators MetroPCS Communications Inc. and Leap Wireless International Inc. posted similar increases in subscriber additions for the fourth-quarter, although both carriers reported increased churn and expect continued pressure …
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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in RCR Wireless News’ January Special Edition, Wireless Infrastructure: The Engine for Economic Recovery. Look for our March Special Edition coming soon.The Department of …
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The Federal Communications Commission is considering implementing a law that would make cellphone boosters illegal unless they are deployed by a wireless operator or with the consent of a wireless …
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RCR Exclusive: GTP secures funding for growth plans : $250M in notes, $155M in credit facility
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordGlobal Tower Partners closed on two separate financing agreements last week that will allow it to pursue growth opportunities in the tower sector, as well as pay off some existing …
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Demand for mobile development grew 180% in 2009, fueled by the successes of the Apple and Android operating systems, according to Elance, an online talent marketplace for freelance computer programmers …
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Augmented reality is the ethereal name given to the newest set of mobile content applications. But once you get past the description, the application –which fuses relevant digital information with …
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Vodafone, VZW, nPhase form M2M alliance focused on multinational businesses
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordVodafone, Verizon Wireless and nPhase formed an initiative to make it easier for global businesses to integrate machine-to-machine communications into their enterprises. Specifically, the alliance will make remote monitoring and …
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Armed with its new equity stake partner, Nextel Mexico officially entered its name into the list of bidders for new spectrum in Mexico.The iDEN carrier announced earlier this week that …
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High-quality mobile video needs high-quality audio, Dolby says: Audio expert introduces tools for mobile content creators
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordWhile wireless operators worldwide are clamoring to be able to build robust enough networks that can showcase video applications, one company –Dolby Laboratories – is quick to point out that …
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Sprint expects job force cuts completed : Verizon landline, Globalstar employees not so lucky
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordGood news for Sprint Nextel Corp. employees: the carrier stated in its fourth-quarter conference call that does not anticipate any more job cuts for the year. Things are not so …
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With the Mobile Marketing Association’s decision to restructure into four global business units, iLoop Mobile Inc. founder Michael Becker has been named managing director of North America for the trade …
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Google Inc.’s announcement that it plans to work with a few local municipalities to build high-speed broadband networks has the potential to change the broadband landscape in the United States, …