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Putting the TV Broadcast Spectrum to Better Use?

Posted by Cliff on from the replacing-the-traditional-'airwaves'-with-something-better dept.

KoshClassic asks: "Recently, on the NPR show All Things Considered, an interview was broadcast with Thomas Hazlett, formerly the chief economist of the FCC. Although short on details, Mr. Hazlett raises the point that, with the high penetration rate of cable / satellite TV into American homes, broadcasting television over the air has (or soon will) become superfulous and that this portion of the radio spectrum could be better utilized for other purposes. What do Slashdot readers think of this idea and, for those who agree, what alternative uses of the broadcast spectrum would you like to see?"

4 of 772 comments (clear)

  1. Re:Not everyone can afford cable.... by deadsaijinx* · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    uhhhmmm, not spend as much time watching tv, and instead get a second job or pick up more hours etc. TV is a privilege and a LUXURY, people forget that. TV is not your right to have, it's an f*in luxury. you can't afford it, too bad

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  2. Re:Not everyone can afford cable.... by deadsaijinx* · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    just cuz you disagree with me is no reason to mod me a troll.

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  3. the actual quote by SweetAndSourJesus · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    "If you ever fall off the Sears Tower, just go real limp, because maybe you'll look like a dummy and people will try to catch you because hey, free dummy."

    -- Jack Handey

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    the strongest word is still the word "free"
    1. Re:the actual quote by pchasco · · Score: 0, Offtopic

      Thanks!