Frank Ohrtman

Frank Ohrtman has almost 20 years experience in telecommunications. Some of his "firsts" include: a) sold some of the world's first VoIP switches for Netrix Corporation, b) deployed the first WiMAX network in Colorado c) established some of the nation's first Local Broadband Planning Teams (a total of 17) covering 42 of Colorado's 64 counties d) compiled Colorado's first comprehensive database of community anchor institutions and their respective internet speeds and e) facilitated the founding...See more

Frank Ohrtman has almost 20 years experience in telecommunications. Some of his "firsts" include: a) sold some of the world's first VoIP switches for Netrix Corporation, b) deployed the first WiMAX network in Colorado c) established some of the nation's first Local Broadband Planning Teams (a total of 17) covering 42 of Colorado's 64 counties d) compiled Colorado's first comprehensive database of community anchor institutions and their respective internet speeds and e) facilitated the founding of Colorado's first rural broadband co-operatives. As President of WMX Systems, Mr. Ohrtman wrote 3 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant applications; all 3 applications recommended by respective state governors for funding. He has served as a consultant on projects for Government of Canada, Tricom (Dominican Republic), WorldNet, (Puerto Rico), Hatifcom (Abu Dhabi), San Isabel Telecom, and Rocky Mountain Broadband. Frank has been a guest speaker at 4G World, WiMAX World, InterOp, Voice on the Net (US and Mexico) as well as Schools, Health, Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) conference. Mr. Ohrtman has an extensive publications list including McGraw-Hill publications: WiMAX Handbook, Wi-Fi Handbook and Softswitch: Architecture for VoIP. He may be best known for his self-published work I'll Vote for You If You Make My iPhone Work. Frank is a former Naval Intelligence Officer who specialized in electronic warfare. He holds a Master of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Telecommunications from University of Colorado, a Master of Arts degree in International Relations from Boston University, and a bachelor's degree in Political Science from University of Iowa. See less