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FCC Plans to Allow Wireless Networking on Unused TV Channels

Posted by michael on from the better-than-knight-rider-reruns dept.

RKBA writes "Federal regulators have endorsed a plan to use vacant TV bandwidth for wireless Internet connections. Federal Communications Commission Chairman Michael Powell says it would 'dramatically increase' the availability and quality of wireless Internet connections -- especially for people in rural areas. Powell says it would be like 'doubling the number of lanes on a congested highway.' But TV broadcasters oppose the proposal. They argue that it would interfere with over-the-air television signals for millions of people. The FCC commissioners voted unanimously to begin the lengthy rulemaking process for the plan."

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  1. Slashdot on channel 47 would be nice by MrRuslan · · Score: 5, Funny

    Does this mean my TV is gonna get slashdoted somehow?

  2. Vacancy by tds67 · · Score: 5, Funny
    "For more than half a century, vacant TV channels (which represent some of the most valuable spectrum available) have been underutilized," Gelsinger said in a statement.

    With all the daytime talk shows and nighttime reality shows on now, I'd say that all channels are vacant.

  3. geez, your spelling! by penguinoid · · Score: 5, Funny

    You added an extra 'm' in "asses"

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