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FCC Opens Wireless 3.6GHZ Band

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the two-scoops-of-spectrum dept.

mdeb writes "Broadband Reports has a story on the FCC opening up a portion of the 3.6 GHz spectrum. "This initiative would reserve 50 megahertz in the 3.6 GHz band for unlicensed wireless Internet operations. Setting aside this spectrum would make it easier for vendors to build devices that would work across all Wi-Fi frequencies and create new wireless Internet opportunities in rural America. The new proposal would allow transmissions at power levels higher than currently permitted for Part 15 unlicensed devices.""

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  1. Hopefully the cordless phones will stay out by DrewBeavis · · Score: 5, Insightful

    I'd hate to see a repeat of the 2.4GHz problems I see with other unlicensed operations interfering with data services.

  2. Satellites! by ponds · · Score: 3, Insightful

    On one hand, widespread proliferation of broadband without having to hang out near a hotspot will change everything, but on the other hand.... I really hope they dont do something like WEP again.

  3. Obligatory Fake Quote from article by mrn121 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    "...and it is also noted that no longer will food have to be put IN microwaves to heat it." -obligatory fake quote from article

  4. BPL by Ice+Station+Zebra · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Let's hope this kills BPL. After all why do you need wires when you can just send it through the air.

  5. Re:Does distance scale with frequency? by AdamG · · Score: 5, Insightful

    50% more distance is 125% more area, though.

  6. Re:Does distance scale with frequency? by 4of12 · · Score: 2, Insightful

    But since this is only been reserved for internet usage you will not have all of the other crap on this range as you do on the 2.4GHz band.

    Mmmm.

    But the Internet isn't reserved.

    Expect VoIP, video phones, X10 over IP alarm systems, http-baby-monitors, (the list goes on) to clog up that there "Internet".

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  7. Screw high-frequency, I want high range by billcopc · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Someone invent a WiFi that can reach from my frickin' basement bedroom to my car parked outside 8 feet away.

    Better yet, invest a WiFi that will allow a local ISP to broadcast over a 10-mile radius so I can read Slashdot in the goddamn taxi in heavy traffic.

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    -Billco, Fnarg.com