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FCC: Only We Can Regulate Unlicensed Spectrum

Posted by timothy on from the trump-card dept.

rfc1394 writes "In an article in ComputerWeekly, it was announced that the FCC has ruled that it has final jurisdiction over unlicensed wireless space, meaning that an airport authority can't force airlines to (pay to) use its wireless network and they may set up and use their own. This bodes well for the development of wireless networks in various areas as it means that you have the right to set up your own network even if your landlord would want you to use theirs."

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  1. Re:It's just a codename for red tape... by doofusdog · · Score: 4, Funny

    Around here Masport is a brand of lawnmower and wood burning solid fuel heater

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  2. all your frequencies... by infernalC · · Score: 4, Funny
    are belong to us
    1. Re:all your frequencies... by rokzy · · Score: 4, Funny

      I cared about hearing other people's opinions a couple years ago. Please stop.

  3. I forget... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    It's monday... so do we hate the evil, censoring FCC, or do we love the wonderful "defender of the rights" FCC? I though the love part was only for the weekends...

  4. It is April first?! by Anita+Coney · · Score: 4, Funny

    First we learn that Microsoft is essentially using the BSD open source license. Now the FCC is doing something that is pro-consumer. What gives?!

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