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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.

  • Spotlight on: Goodman Networks: Firm aims to hire several hundred in coming months

    by Tracy Ford September 4, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 4, 2009

    Goodman Networks Inc. is a national telecommunications services company founded in 2000 that provides engineering, deployment, integration and maintenance services to wireline and wireless carriers and original equipment manufacturers.The Plano, …

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  • Device news: Nokia unveils netbook pricing, Storm’s price drops and Boost intros slider

    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009

    Nokia announced pricing for its 3G booklet would run more than $800 if it is sold without carrier subsidies. The world’s largest handset manufacturer showed the netbook at its annual …

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  • Leap stock rises on buyout rumors

    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009

    Leap Wireless International Inc. saw its stock rise yesterday as speculation mounted that AT&T Mobility may want to add the flat-rate carrier to its stable. Leap’s stock jumped nearly $2 …

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  • CDMA specs will squeeze more capacity out of voice networks

    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009

    Even as the wireless industry moves ahead to LTE technology, the CDMA Development Group is aligning its efforts to make sure that CDMA technology can coexist with the developing fourth-generation …

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  • Wireless will be used to make electrical grid smart: Effort starts with smart meters, but moves quickly up the grid

    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009

    Wireless technology will be used to help utility grids become smarter as the technology can help better manage in the delivery of electricity in real time in a more efficient …

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  • VeriSign scores banking contract

    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009

    VeriSign Inc.’s mobile messaging unit said it won a contract to offer text-messaging-based mobile banking services to Wilmington Trust. Customers can access banking information, such as ATM and branch locations, …

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  • Survey finds hospitality using wireless tech to drive revenues

    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 3, 2009

    The hospitality industry is realizing the increasing importance of adding mobility and wireless technologies to its business processes, according to a recent survey commissioned by Motorola Inc.’s Enterprise Mobility Solutions …

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  • PCIA to FCC: Ease regulatory restrictions

    by Tracy Ford September 2, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 2, 2009

    PCIA took advantage of the Federal Communications Commission’s probe into the competitive state of the wireless industry to point out the heavy financial investment made in wireless infrastructure and to …

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  • Canadian carriers adopt code of conduct: More competition coming to nation

    by Tracy Ford September 2, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 2, 2009

    While the Federal Communications Commission probes whether the U.S. wireless industry is competitive, Canadian wireless companies are responding to reports that that market is not competitive with a new code …

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  • T-Mobile, Sprint Nextel partnerships target M2M space

    by Tracy Ford September 2, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 2, 2009

    T-Mobile and Sierra Wireless have agreed to partner to help develop the nascent machine-to-machine communications space, the latest in a series of tie-ups between wireless operators and technology companies. Indeed, …

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  • Interop wins Cox contract

    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009

    Cox Communications Inc. selected Interop Technologies to provide its messaging solutions, including its SMS Center 4 Series, Multimedia Messaging Center , WAP Gateway, and the hosted Common Short Code Gateway.Cox …

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  • Clearwire adds 10 markets to lineup

    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009

    Clearwire Corp. turned on another 10 markets this morning using equipment supplied by Motorola Inc., bringing the total number of markets launched with standardized WiMAX service to 14.Cities launched today …

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  • Nearly 2,200 applications filed for broadband stimulus funds

    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009

    The government said it received almost 2,200 applications totaling $28 billion in broadband stimulus package requests. “Applicants requested nearly seven times the amount of funding available, which demonstrates the substantial …

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  • Technology rollouts: Build it and they will come

    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009

    Editor’s Note: As part of RCR Wireless News’ relaunch, Publisher Jeff Mucci and Editor Tracy Ford interviewed a number of wireless executives across the industry to find out firsthand what …

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  • RCR Rebounds

    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009

    Yes, it is good to be back. Thanks for asking.OK so maybe technically you didn’t ask, but I’ll tell you just the same; it is good to be back. We’ve …

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  • The RCR Ecosystem An Overview

    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009
    by Tracy Ford September 1, 2009

    The converging telecom and IT space is set to become a $5 trillion global business, fueled by relentless demand from individuals and businesses to be able to access information across …

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  • Clearwire replaces two C-level execs

    by Tracy Ford August 31, 2009
    by Tracy Ford August 31, 2009

    Clearwire Corp. replaced its chief financial officer and its chief strategy officer today. Erik Prusch has been named CFO, replacing David Sach, effective immediately. Teresa Elder has been appointed to …

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  • FCC may probe wireless industry practices: Set to vote on Notice of Inquiry next Thursday

    by Tracy Ford August 21, 2009
    by Tracy Ford August 21, 2009

    The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote Thursday on launching an inquiry into a wide range of wireless industry business practices,including whether there is enough innovation and competition within …

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  • VZW-Qualcomm name JV focusing on M2M biz

    by Tracy Ford August 20, 2009
    by Tracy Ford August 20, 2009

    Verizon Wireless and Qualcomm Inc. announced their joint venture company focusing on machine-to-machine (M2M) communications would be named nPhase and headed by the original company’s president, Steve Pazol.Qualcomm bought nPhase …

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  • Updated: $4 Billion Available in Broadband Stimulus Funding: Electronic deadline extended one week

    by Tracy Ford August 14, 2009
    by Tracy Ford August 14, 2009

    Applicants trying to score a piece of the $4 billion available in the first round of broadband stimulus funds now face an Aug. 20 deadline for electronic filings. Paper filings …

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  • Global handset sales decline 6% in quarter, Gartner says

    by Tracy Ford August 12, 2009
    by Tracy Ford August 12, 2009

    Worldwide handset sales were down 6% in the second quarter, but smartphone sales continued to climb, according to new research from Gartner Inc. More than 268 million units sold globally …

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  • Clearwire ARPU stable as network buildout ramps up

    by Tracy Ford August 12, 2009
    by Tracy Ford August 12, 2009

    Clearwire Corp. added 12,000 net subscribers in its second quarter, now reaching 511,000 subscribers on its legacy and WiMAX networks. Average revenue per user was stable at $39.47, even as …

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  • CWA workers in Midwest ratify AT&T union contract

    by Tracy Ford August 10, 2009
    by Tracy Ford August 10, 2009

    Midwestern Communications Workers of America ratified a three-year union contract with AT&T’s wireline business, the carrier announced today. The Associated Press also is reporting that CWA union members in Nevada …

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  • Leap lowers outlook due to stiff competition, economy

    by Tracy Ford August 7, 2009
    by Tracy Ford August 7, 2009

    Leap Wireless International Inc. lowered the number of new subscribers it expects to add this year as the carrier faces increased competition in the prepaid segment. Leap added 202,767 net …

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