[opendtv] FCC proposes using empty TV slots for wireless
- From: Monty Solomon <monty@xxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 11:24:27 -0400
UPDATE 1-FCC proposes using empty TV slots for wireless
- May 13, 2004 03:48 PM (Reuters)
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By Jeremy Pelofsky
WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - New wireless communications
services could be deployed using vacant television airwaves in
cities and rural areas, under a proposal issued by the U.S.
Federal Communications Commission on Thursday.
Despite objections by television broadcasters, the FCC
voted to propose using empty spaces protecting television
channels from interference as long as the new services like
high-speed Internet do not cause problems themselves.
The additional airwaves could help meet growing demand and
spur innovations like the Wi-Fi wireless Internet services that
now connect consumers to the Web in airports and coffee shops.
The FCC has been looking for ways to deploy high-speed
Internet services, known as broadband, to hard-to-reach areas.
The issue has garnered attention on the campaign trail with
candidates calling for broader access to boost the economy.
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- http://finance.lycos.com/home/news/story.asp?story=41417468
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