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Why We Need Unlicensed White-Space Broadband Spectrum
pgoldtho writes "PC Mag has a story about why the 'white-space' spectrum that will be freed when TV broadcasts switch to digital should be available for unlicensed use. This would allow it to be used to deliver broadband connectivity in rural areas and create a 'third pipe' alternative to the cable/telco duopoly. The FCC is scheduled to vote on this November 4th. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has filed an emergency appeal to block this vote. If the NAB succeeds, the issue will be kicked into next year. Which would mean a new FCC, Congress, and Administration."
Even regulated, having a bunch of broadcasting whitespace devices "running around" in my neighborhood WILL cause me to lose any DTV stations further away than 25 miles. There will be so much interference that my channel count will drop from 15 to 3.
FOX NEWS.com should be BANNED from television and internet. Have the Congress take it over and give us Truespeak.
In other words, a biased source. Or maybe you misunderstood their point??? The facts are that the FCC requires at least one channel space between every AM, FM, or TV station (in the same market). There's no possible way for a station to exist directly next-to an NPR station, unless it's an illegal station operating without FCC authority.
The government is not your daddy. Its purpose is not to raid middle-class neighbors' wallets and give it to you.