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National Broadband Plan just the starting point for future broadband discussion
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordThe National Broadband Plan delivered to Congress today calls for another 500 megahertz of spectrum to be freed up for wireless use by 2020, as well as an auction of …
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Editor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.Each year the …
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Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …
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Aruba Networks said it was chosen by Tulsa Public Schools in Oklahoma to deploy an adaptive wireless network across its schools with the goal of using fewer access points and …
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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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The wireless industry continues to evolve and innovate at a rapid pace and 2009 was no exception. Smart phones were the “it” device with nearly 41 million operating on carriers’ …
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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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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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BARCELONA – For a first timer to the GSMA’s premier wireless event, Verizon Wireless wasted little time making its presence felt. Just a day after officially joining the association, Verizon …
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BARCELONA– With all the hype surrounding LTE technology, you would think it was pre-ordained to take over the telecom industry. However, until today there was no set standard for how …
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CTIA has challenged a petition for reconsideration from municipal planning authorities that ask the Federal Communications Commission to clarify its position on a 30-day “tolling” period related to the federal …
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Gov't agencies ask FCC to free up more spectrum: NTIA, DoJ comment on National Broadband Plan
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordEven the government is weighing in on the Federal Communications Commission’s plan to develop a National Broadband Plan. The Department of Justice and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration on …
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CTIA, CES want TV broadcasters to use low-power antennas: CTIA files broadband comments
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordCTIA and the Consumer Electronics Association have proposed that TV broadcasters transition from high power/high tower antennas to a low-power antenna structure to free up between 100 megahertz and 180 …
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The Federal Communications Commission offered a preview of some aspects it is developing for its National Broadband Plan, including rules that bring more spectrum to the marketplace more quickly and …
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A public debate between CTIA and Public Knowledge over the impacts of imposing net neutrality rules on wireless carriers yesterday highlighted the fine line regulators will face in imposing just …
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The Government Accountability Office said the Federal Communications Commission needs to do a better job of monitoring complaints about wireless service, including informing unsatisfied customers that they can complain to …
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Qualcomm starts to see tangible results with m-health initiatives: West Wireless Health Institute to open doors in December
by Tracy Fordby Tracy FordAs the West Wireless Health Institute prepares to open for business next month in San Diego, Qualcomm Inc.’s initiatives to develop a mobile healthcare ecosystem are becoming more tangible, starting …
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Federal Communications Commission adopted a shot clock of 90 days for state and local jurisdictions to act on tower collocation applications and 150 days to act on all other tower …
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Reality Check: Challenges at the inflection point : Growing demand for mobile data strains smartphone performance
by jscarboby jscarboEditor’s Note: Welcome to our weekly Reality Check column. We’ve gathered a group of visionaries and veterans in the mobile industry to give their insights into the marketplace.The wireless industry …
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The wireless industry’s need for additional spectrum to support the growing demand of consumers is set to skyrocket, according to a recent report from investment firm Canaccord Adams entitled: “A …
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Employment in the wireless industry is still healthy, despite the downturn in the overall economy. Indeed, the number of people wireless carriers directly employ declined about 2.4% in the last …
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Hello! And welcome to our Friday column, Worst of the Week. There’s a lot of nutty stuff that goes on in this industry, so this column is a chance for …
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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 …
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Just about a week has gone by since the CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment 2009 event in San Diego and I have just now been able to go through the …
