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, …
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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Device news: Nokia unveils netbook pricing, Storm’s price drops and Boost intros slider
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordNokia 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 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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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 Fordby Tracy FordWireless 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 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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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 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 Fordby Tracy FordWhile 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 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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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 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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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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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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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 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 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 Fordby Tracy FordThe 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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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 Fordby Tracy FordApplicants 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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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 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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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 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 …