FCC To Open Up Vacant TV Airwaves For Broadband

crimeandpunishment writes "Get ready for 'super Wi-Fi.' If the FCC works out the last details of new spectrum rules, they'll open up the so-called 'white spaces'... the vacant airwaves between broadcast TV channels ... for wireless broadband connections. If the plan goes through, it will lead to Wi-Fi with longer range and stronger power. The stumbling blocks have included concerns about interference with TV signals and wireless microphones, but the FCC plans to vote next week on rules meant to resolve those issues."

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[theaveng]

Free TV is:

- Equivalent to sending 60 million Bluray Discs to every home in Boston, every single month.
- And another 60 million Blurays to every home in New York City, every single month.
- And another 60 million to every home in Philadelphia, every single month.
- And another 60 million to every home in Baltimore, every single month...

times all 200 television markets. All at Zero cost to the consumers. If you have 2 or 3 TVs/DVRs then double or triple the above numbers.