Sep
3

FCC To Vote On White Space Broadband – Will vote on rules governing unlicensed wireless devices in vacated TV spectrum

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As some tipsters had suggested earlier this week, the FCC will be addressing white space broadband at their upcoming September 23 meeting. According to a meeting agenda (pdf) posted to the FCC website, the FCC’s September meeting will focus on the E-Rate program (specifically, letting universities and schools purchase dark fiber directly), some E911 issues, and White Space broadband. The FCC announcement says that by creating rules that will allow “unlicensed wireless devices to operate in unused parts of TV spectrum,” they’ll “create opportunities for investment and innovation in advanced Wi-Fi technologies and a variety of broadband services.” Somewhere, Wally the interference demon and Dolly Parton (aka the National Association of Broadcasters) are really pissed off.
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