MISC> [EdResource] FCC Begins Spectrum Debate -posted by Bonnie Bracey

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Subject: [EdResource] FCC Begins Spectrum Debate -posted by Bonnie Bracey
 
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Date: Fri, 14 Mar 2003 19:06:14 EST
From: BBracey@xxxxxxx
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FCC BEGINS SPECTRUM DEBATE
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has begun debating the
future of a band of radio spectrum given to schools and churches for
educational purposes. Some of the spectrum has been sold to commercial
interests, and critics, including FCC Commissioner Michael Copps have
voiced concerns that this runs counter to the intended use. "Whether
those profiting are educational institutions or private
telecommunications carriers, I do not see how this serves the public
interest," he said. FCC Chairman Michael Powell said he sees this band
of spectrum as "marked by unrealized potential." The FCC will accept
public comments for 135 days on whether to allow current licensees to
use the spectrum for mobile services, to lease the spectrum, or to sell
their licenses.
Wired News, 13 March 2003
http://www.wired.com/news/technology/0,1282,58038,00.html

Bonnie Bracey
bbracey@xxxxxxx

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