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FCC To Expand Wireless Spectrum

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the well-isn't-that-nice-of-them dept.

Makarand writes "According to this article in the SF Chronicle the FCC will expand the wireless spectrum to push broadband into rural areas. However, consumer groups were quick to point out that these frequencies are not powerful enough to handle long range broadband communications. They want the FCC to open lower frequencies that can penetrate through walls and trees for wireless applications in rural areas."

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  1. I can't wait for it to reach Britain by paulhar · · Score: 5, Funny

    I live in Rural Britain. We need the FCC to enable much lower signals so that we can _finally_ get broadband.

    I can't wait :)

    Hurrah!

    1. Re:I can't wait for it to reach Britain by rk · · Score: 2, Funny
      And the FCC have no authority in rural Britain!

      Please be patient. We are working on correcting this problem as quickly as we can. United States Government, LLP, thanks you for your continued business. Have a nice day!

  2. Why choose a frequency that doesn't work? by burgburgburg · · Score: 2, Funny
    The move was supported by high-technology heavyweights Microsoft Corp. and Intel Corp.

    Oh, okay. I'll stop complaining now. Everything will be alright.

  3. We just got.... by mogh1701 · · Score: 1, Funny

    Whoa wait a minute here. Us rural folk out here in South Dakota just got electricity, now you want to give us wireless. Does this mean I could surf the net from my covered wagon and be warned of an Indian raid by my friends through my MSN Messenger

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    "Its too hot out for a Penguin to be just walking around. - Billy Madison"

  4. as long as by OwlofCreamCheese · · Score: 5, Funny

    I just want it to be something small enough so it goes through me. wireless networks are everywhere these days... and somehow I like the idea that wherever I am there will be porn in my heart.

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    -You're wasting your time. Alfador only likes me.
  5. Re:Tin foil please. by PenguiN42 · · Score: 2, Funny

    Consumer groups should know that thanks to lower frequencies that can penetrate through walls and trees

    Yeah, those damn radio stations.

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    The following sentence is true. The preceding sentence was false.
  6. Wireless in the forest by bucketoftruth · · Score: 3, Funny

    I never have any problems with my wireless connection in the trees. They don't stand a chance against my wireless tool

  7. Re:Tin foil please. by zasos · · Score: 2, Funny

    "This is a bad thing (tm)"

    SCO will come after you for violating the trademark!! or will it be Fox news?...

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  8. This just in: FCC Changes Laws of Physics by kinema · · Score: 5, Funny

    "the FCC will expand the wireless spectrum"

    I'm not sure if the FCC has the authority to widen the electro-magnetic spectrum.

  9. The Crimson Tide... by paulhar · · Score: 2, Funny

    ULF access sounds _interesting_ Imagine...

    "Captain... Con... we've just been pinged".

    "Pinged? Shit! Red Alert"

    "Sir, there is an incoming message. It says... W...o...u...l...d....you....l...i...k...e....t..o. .."

    "Any more sailor?"

    "Sir yes sir. e..n..l..a..r....g..e....y.ou...r..e.....p....e... ni...s... sir!"

  10. Re:Anything would be a step forward by anthony_dipierro · · Score: 2, Funny

    What city? Have you check Verizon Express Network?