Follow TechBlips on Twitter
FCC opens free 'white space' spectrum
Published 11/4/2008 at CNET News.com
The FCC voted 5-0 approving rules that will open unused broadcast TV spectrum known as "white spaces" for unlicensed use.
(link)
Tags:
Mobile
FCC
Related Content
FCC approves Verizon's Alltel buy, deal all but done
engadget.com 11/4/2008 — Following the DOJ's approval last week, the FCC has voted unanimously today to approve Verizon's acquisition of Alltel, promising to create a CDMA network of insane proportions that'll eclipse AT&T to become the US' largest wireless carrier. ...
engadget.com 11/4/2008 — Following the DOJ's approval last week, the FCC has voted unanimously today to approve Verizon's acquisition of Alltel, promising to create a CDMA network of insane proportions that'll eclipse AT&T to become the US' largest wireless carrier. ...
Google’s Election-Day Victory: FCC Approves Unlicensed Use Of “White Spaces” Spectrum
techcrunch.com 11/5/2008 — Google and other tech companies won a big battle in Washington today. In an Election Day meeting, the FCC approved the unlicensed use of “white spaces” spectrum newly freed up as a result of TV broadcasters going from analog to digital ...
techcrunch.com 11/5/2008 — Google and other tech companies won a big battle in Washington today. In an Election Day meeting, the FCC approved the unlicensed use of “white spaces” spectrum newly freed up as a result of TV broadcasters going from analog to digital ...
FCC Approves Sprint Nextel's $14.5 Billion Clearwire Deal (S, CLWR)
alleyinsider.com 11/5/2008 — The FCC has approved Sprint Nextel's (S) $14.5 billion deal to merge its "Xohm" high-speed wireless business with Clearwire (CLWR), announced in May . The companies said they'd hoped to build out their network to reach 120-140 million people by the ...
alleyinsider.com 11/5/2008 — The FCC has approved Sprint Nextel's (S) $14.5 billion deal to merge its "Xohm" high-speed wireless business with Clearwire (CLWR), announced in May . The companies said they'd hoped to build out their network to reach 120-140 million people by the ...
Official Google Blog: A vote for broadband in the "white spaces"
googleblog.blogspot.com 11/4/2008 — All eyes are on the presidential election today, but another important vote just took place at the Federal Communications Commission. By a vote of 5-0, the FCC formally agreed to open up the " white spaces " spectrum -- the unused airwaves between ...
googleblog.blogspot.com 11/4/2008 — All eyes are on the presidential election today, but another important vote just took place at the Federal Communications Commission. By a vote of 5-0, the FCC formally agreed to open up the " white spaces " spectrum -- the unused airwaves between ...
The Associated Press: FCC approves Verizon Wireless' purchase of Alltel
ap.google.com 11/4/2008 — FCC approves Verizon Wireless' purchase of Alltel 21 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) Federal regulators are signing off on Verizon Wireless' planned $28 billion purchase of Alltel Corp. The deal will create the nation's largest wireless carrier. With ...
ap.google.com 11/4/2008 — FCC approves Verizon Wireless' purchase of Alltel 21 hours ago WASHINGTON (AP) Federal regulators are signing off on Verizon Wireless' planned $28 billion purchase of Alltel Corp. The deal will create the nation's largest wireless carrier. With ...
FCC Election Day vote could revolutionize wireless — CNET News.com 11/4/2008
The FCC is likely to vote on Tuesday in favor of a proposal to open up unused wireless spectrum in a move that could have huge implications for future wireless innovation.
The FCC is likely to vote on Tuesday in favor of a proposal to open up unused wireless spectrum in a move that could have huge implications for future wireless innovation.
Washington postpones historic vote — The Register 11/4/2008
FCC needs fewer options Kevin Martin, chair of the The Federal Communication Commission, has conceded that proposals on universal service and intercarrier compensation should receive public scrutiny before they're voted on, delaying the vote until ...
FCC needs fewer options Kevin Martin, chair of the The Federal Communication Commission, has conceded that proposals on universal service and intercarrier compensation should receive public scrutiny before they're voted on, delaying the vote until ...
Merger details hold up FCC vote — CNET News.com 11/4/2008
The FCC delayed its meeting four hours to negotiate conditions for its approval of the Verizon Wireless acquisition of Alltel.
The FCC delayed its meeting four hours to negotiate conditions for its approval of the Verizon Wireless acquisition of Alltel.
FCC defies Dolly Parton, opens white space waves — The Register 11/5/2008
All takin' and no givin' Defying TV broadcasters, wireless microphone makers, God, and Dolly Parton, the FCC has opened America's "white spaces" to unlicensed net devices.…
All takin' and no givin' Defying TV broadcasters, wireless microphone makers, God, and Dolly Parton, the FCC has opened America's "white spaces" to unlicensed net devices.…
Four Reasons Why You Should Care About White Space — Latest from Computerworld 11/5/2008
When the television broadcast spectrum turns digital in February, a massive amount of unused "white space" will open up. Now that the FCC has approved the use of broadband devices to function within this white space, a multitude of new opportunities ...
When the television broadcast spectrum turns digital in February, a massive amount of unused "white space" will open up. Now that the FCC has approved the use of broadband devices to function within this white space, a multitude of new opportunities ...
