The federal effort to ban texting/e-mailing and driving is common sense. It’s not wise to read or write while driving a car. But it seems a little short-sighted to declare …
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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Nokia reported a $834 million loss for the third quarter as the company wrote down $1.35 billion on its Nokia Siemens Networks business. The company’s stock fell about 11% on …
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With yet another delay confirmed by the government, it’s anyone’s guess when India will begin to hold its much-maligned auction for third-generation licenses. The 3G auction for carriers that want …
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Cisco said it will pay $2.9 billion to acquire Starent Networks Corp., a mobile infrastructure provider that targets wireless and converged operators.Tewksbury, Mass.-based Starent has been on a roll recently …
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Tower siting at local level aids federal efforts: State wireless associations focus on grass-roots efforts
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordAs FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski pledged his agency’s support for a “shot clock” to help facilitate tower-siting initiatives across the United States, state wireless associations continue to work at the …
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Interop adds employees, facilities in Texas: Introduces two new products at CTIA IT
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordAt a time when many companies are feeling the pinch of the recession with fewer contracts and having to downsize their workforces, Fort Meyers, Fla.-based Interop Technologies is using the …
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As consumers continue to embrace smartphones, businesses are going to have to change some of their practices to continue to satisfy their customers, as well as meet their own employees’ …
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SAN DIEGO—Yahoo! And Best Buy Mobile each introduced features that make it easier to access and manage relevant and personalized mobile content.Delivering a keynote address Wednesday at the CTIA Wireless …
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RCR Wireless News Editor Tracy Ford interviews Bill Morrow, CEO of Clearwire, in the second part of a three-part series.
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RCR Wireless News Editor Tracy Ford interviews Bill Morrow, CEO of Clearwire, in the third part of a three-part series.
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RCR Wireless News Editor Tracy Ford interviews Nick Macilveen of OpenMarket.
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RCR Wireless News Editor Tracy Ford interviews Bill Morrow, CEO of Clearwire in part one of a three-part interview.
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SAN DIEGO–FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski said the government would work to free up more spectrum for wireless broadband access and aid tower-siting efforts, two initiatives the wireless industry likely will …
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SAN DIEGO–That slow, steady drumbeat you hear is the sound of mobile marketing initiatives across the globe. It’s a soft, steady sound that could explode into a wild, rich (and …
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Verizon Wireless and Google Inc. announced a strategic partnership this morning designed to pair the openness of the Internet and the innovation of Google with Verizon Wireless’ broadband network, and …
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Fresh off its $6 million acquisition of Kyocera Wireless Corp.’s Indian facility, MindTree Ltd. said it will enter the Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) business with Kyocera as its first customer, …
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Door-to-door sales have been a mainstay of the cable industry for years, but managing the team has been a hit-or-miss effort. However, wireless technology is changing that for one company. …
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FLO TV’s Bill Stone talks to RCR Wireless News Editor Tracy Ford about the company’s plans to move beyond carrier agreements with Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility to try to …
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Tracy Ford sits down with Sue Spradley of Nokia Siemens Networks to talk about NSN’s plans for North America, its management service contract with Embarq and plans to light up …
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Light regulatory touch best way to stimulate investment in broadband: Panelists tell FCC in hearing today
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordUncertain regulatory policies will stifle capital investments in broadband technology, panelists told the Federal Communications Commission today during a hearing on “Capital Formation in the Broadband Sector.” While members of …
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MindTree Ltd. said it will pay $6 million to buy Kyocera Wireless Corp.’s Indian facility, Kyocera Wireless (India) Pvt. Ltd., which develops wireless products, software engineering and product testing for …
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T-Mobile USA Inc. said it would begin pre-sales of the Motorola Inc. Cliq smartphone Nov. 19, pricing the handset at $200 for qualified subscribers with a two-year contract. The handset …
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As it tries to draft a national broadband communications plan, The Federal Communications Commission is seeking comment on how broadband access touches a variety of segments in the United States, …
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CNN has launched a news application for Apple Inc.’s iPhone that the media giant thinks could be a benchmark to measure the success of future mobile applications.The company’s iPhone app …