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F.C.C. Votes to Open "White Spaces," Google Promises "Wi-Fi On Steroids"
Tech Observer —
... "This is a clear victory for Internet users and anyone who wants good wireless communications," Page wrote on the company blog. "We will soon have "Wi-Fi on steroids," since these spectrum signals have much longer range than today's Wi-Fi technology and broadband access can be spread using fewer base stations resulting in better coverage at lower cost." ...
La FCC beneficia con espectro a Google, Microsoft y Motorola
Celularis —
... , nos confirma que los más contentos son los de Google, y queda en evidencia en el último post de Larry Page en el blog de Google: “Ésta es una clara victoria para los usuarios de Internet y cualquiera que quiera buenas comunicaciones inalámbricas” y refuerza el concepto de “ ...
FCC passed “White Space”
D' Technology Weblog —
... ” spectrum — the unused airwaves between broadcast TV channels — for wireless broadband service for the public. This is a clear victory for Internet users and anyone who wants good wireless communications, noted Larry Page. ...
WiFi On Steroids
A VC —
... I posted about the "TV white spaces" issues a week or so ago. Well, we got the win. Yesterday was a big day on more than one front. Larry Page calls this "wifi on steroids" on the Google blog. That's a great way to think about it. ...
Turbocharged WiFi: E-books could benefit from FCC decision
TeleRead: Bring the E-Books Home —
... Google and friends.
Bottom line
The bottom line would be easier shopping without downloading hassles—direct transmission to e-readers or smartphones, for example. And the phones themselves could use the WiFi for voice-over-Internet arrangements.
Also, this could be a boon to networked books and others that thrive on always-on connections. I wonder of any NB-related Android apps could be coming in time.
Related: Cheers from Google’s Larry Page—plus Google wins big at FCC today, in ...
FCC opens up wireless ‘white spaces;’ Assessing winners, losers and wild-cards
Between the Lines —
... , jacks up the auction prices for carriers, doesn’t actually bid and now gets handed spectrum that’s arguably more valuable. Nice job, Google. Google’s Larry Page said in a blog post : I’ve always thought that there are a lot of really incredible things that engineers and entrepreneurs can do with this spectrum. We will soon have “Wi-Fi on steroids,” since these spectrum signals have much longer range than today’s Wi-Fi technology and broadband access can be spread using fewer base stations resulting in better coverage at lower cost. And it is wonderful that the FCC has ...
Crucial Dolly Parton Endorsement Fails to Swing ‘White Spaces’ Vote
Digital Daily —
... Google (GOOG), which had lobbied heavily for the move, applauded the FCC’s decision, saying it would spur massive technological innovation. “This is a clear victory for Internet users and anyone who wants good wireless communications,”Google co-founder Larry Page said in a post to the company blog.”We will soon have ‘Wi-Fi on steroids’ since these spectrum signals have much longer range than today’s Wi-Fi technology and broadband access can be spread using fewer base stations resulting in better coverage at lower cost. And it is ...
Black Presidents & White Spaces
Android Phone Fans —
... in broadband penetration rates, in part because the U.S. has not shown leadership in encouraging greater broadband access.
For the United States and for the world, the bigger cultural event was the election of the first Black American President. But Geeks and Techies had their second eye on the White Spaces which is a huge, huge win for consumers around the world and something that Obama will likely see first put to use during his term(s) in office.
[Via Official Google Blog (twice), Market Watch]
Google’s Larry Page Posts About White Space - Broadband Freedom Is Coming - Hope and Change Is Here
Broadband Developments —
... Now this is a huge development in Broadband (Broadband Developments). As you all know I am a huge supporter of the white space intitiative. Now that the broadcasters are migrating up to the digital channels this freed up spectrum will enable MASSIVE innovation in wireless broadband. Why? Two major reasons (there are many others but these are the most relevant imo) 1) battery capacity and 2) antenna technology. ...
TV White Spaces: New Era for Wi-Fi?
dailywireless.org —
With Tuesday’s decision to allow “white spaces” for WiFi-like services on unused television frequencies, a new era of unlicensed devices to provide broadband data and other services for consumers and businesses has begun.
One potential use that could come from the decision is neighborhood wireless zones. Carriers could provide, for example, rural broadband Internet access without incurring the huge costs of buying spectrum for a limited number of subscribers. The FCC’s report (pdf)
Roger ...
We’re Gonna Have to Wait a Year for White Spaces [GigaOM]
GigaOM Network —
... rejoiced, issuing congratulatory statements heralding the dawn of a new age of broadband for all Americans. Opponents, meanwhile, such as the ...
