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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!

  2. 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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  3. You don't want much more power! by Garak · · Score: 5, Informative

    You don't want much more power, not only for security reasons but for frequency reuse!

    Keeping the power down lets you use the same frequencys over and over again in the same city. If you went with more power and lower frequencys you would interfear with people accross town using the same frequencys.

    You don't need more power to go the distance. For point to point links you can use high gain dish's to go the distance. To cover larger areas you just deploy lots of cheap lower power access points/routers.

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  4. 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.