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InternetNews October 15, 2008 Judy Mottl |
FCC Says 'White Spaces' Can Work for Net Access A major victory for tech firms as testing finds little risk of interference, clearing the way for a vote on opening the spectrum.  |
InternetNews November 4, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC Gives Thumbs-Up to White Spaces After contentious lobbying, the FCC moves to open access to unused spectrum for new wireless devices.  |
InternetNews October 20, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
Broadcasters Call for Delay in White Space Review TV industry groups plead for a public comment period ahead of the FCC's upcoming vote while supporters cry full-speed ahead.  |
InternetNews August 9, 2007 Roy Mark |
No Space For White Spaces? Preliminary test results from FCC show disappointing results for devices using spectrum between television channels.  |
InternetNews March 24, 2008 |
Google Unveils 'White Space' Airwaves Plans Even after the end of the FCC's C Block spectrum auction, search leader Google still has national wireless Internet access on its agenda.  |
InternetNews September 16, 2010 |
FCC White Spaces Vote Inspires High Hopes Advocates of releasing unused spectrum that sits in between broadcast channels are gearing up for next week's FCC meeting, when the commissioners are expected to set the final rules for new broadband networks built on the so-called white spaces.  |
InternetNews March 25, 2008 David Needle |
Google's Next Spectrum Battle Google pushes to open up unused 'white space' to mobile devices.  |
InternetNews August 13, 2007 Roy Mark |
Take 2 For Microsoft's 'White Space' Device Microsoft claims disappointing FCC results are based on improperly working device.  |
InternetNews August 27, 2007 Roy Mark |
Beyond The FCC's 700 MHz Outside of the much anticipated January 700 MHz auction, the Federal Communications Commission isn't planning on selling anymore spectrum at this time. Tech hopes to change that with several proposals now pending before the agency.  |
InternetNews October 16, 2008 Judy Mottl |
Jeers, Cheers Over FCC White Space Report Tech and wireless players giddy about spectrum report as opponents mull findings. Broadcasters say something's fishy.  |
InternetNews March 13, 2008 |
Gates: Free Up More Spectrum For Wi-Fi Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates urged U.S. communications regulators on Thursday to allow more vacant television airwaves to be used for wireless services such as broadband Internet access.  |
InternetNews October 13, 2008 Christopher Saunders |
FCC Report: Room For Advanced Wireless Services FCC report finds no threat of interference with unlicensed mobile broadband.  |
InternetNews October 27, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
Microsoft Talks White Space as Debate Intensifies Microsoft's Craig Mundie becomes the latest tech heavyweight to descend on the nation's capital, as the FCC moves closer to a controversial decision on unused TV spectrum.  |
InternetNews September 12, 2007 Nicholas Carlson |
Broadcasters Slam Google, Microsoft in Spectrum Spat Executives say tech's plan for spectrum "white spaces" would lead to "devastating interference."  |
InternetNews December 12, 2007 Sean Gallagher |
Coalition Wants TV 'White Spaces' For Broadband The Google-backed Wireless Innovation Alliance calls for the FCC to open up the gaps between existing television channels for Internet use.  |
InternetNews February 18, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
DTV Delay Can't Deter Verizon, White Spaces Fans The spectrum might be off-limits until June, but major telcos and tech firms are still pressing ahead with plans for the airwaves.  |
InternetNews November 10, 2008 Judy Mottl |
White Space Spectrum is Dead Space, For Now There are more than a few unknowns about the future of white space spectrum.  |
InternetNews February 21, 2006 Roy Mark |
Senators Push White Space Legislation The proposed Wireless Innovation Act of 2006 would allow wireless broadband providers to operate in buffer zones between broadcast channels.  |
InternetNews June 15, 2010 |
FCC Pressed to Move On White-Space Spectrum The broadband spectrum crunch has senators from both parties calling on the FCC to finally make a call on how and how much available white-space spectrum will be reallocated.  |
InternetNews October 21, 2009 |
Greeting the World's First White Spaces Network Experimental license enables proof-of-concept network that supporters say could be the answer to the digital divide.  |
InternetNews January 19, 2007 Roy Mark |
Senators Part Ways on White Space Use Competing bills promote use of unused spectrum between broadcast channels for wireless broadband.  |
InternetNews September 23, 2010 |
FCC Officially Opens Up White-Space Spectrum It looks like the long-running debate over unused white-space spectrum is drawing to a close, now that the FCC has approved rules for how the spectrum can be used.  |
InternetNews August 17, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC: Get Your Spectrum Paddles Ready The FCC's January 700MHz spectrum sale might be most compelling air-wave auction in years.  |
InternetNews June 25, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
Critics Seeking to Debunk Spectrum Scarcity Advocates of spectrum reform look to end the fixed-band licensing regime to meet the demands of the explosion in mobile computing.  |
InternetNews May 13, 2004 Roy Mark |
FCC Seeks TV 'White Space' Spectrum for Wi-Fi The Federal Communications Commission wants to let wireless Internet service providers operate in unused spectrum space currently occupied by TV broadcasters. The proposal is aimed at giving consumers an alternative to cable and telecom broadband providers.  |
InternetNews January 5, 2010 |
Obama Administration Calls for Spectrum Reform Filing from key Commerce Department agency echoes Justice Department appeal and could set the stage for a lively political fight.  |
BusinessWeek June 25, 2007 Spencer E. Ante |
A Scramble for the Perfect Wave Why the upcoming auction of prime wireless spectrum is firing up players like Google and Intel.  |
The Motley Fool March 25, 2008 Tim Beyers |
Google: A Cry for Wi-Fi Google files a six-page letter with the Federal Communications Commission, asking that the government make "white spaces" -- unused broadcast TV channels -- available for wireless data use by mobile devices.  |
InternetNews July 20, 2007 Roy Mark |
Google Waves $4.6B in The Face of Spectrum The search and advertising giant is willing to take on incumbent wireless carriers if the FCC decides on open access mandates.  |
InternetNews December 1, 2010 |
FCC Moves to Free Spectrum for Mobile Broadband Looking to stave off a spectrum shortfall amid accelerating demand for mobile broadband services, the FCC has taken a series of steps to reallocate TV spectrum and relax rules for experimental uses.  |
InternetNews November 30, 2007 David Needle |
Google: Full Speed Ahead on Spectrum Bid Google hopes to open up wireless spectrum with a multi-billion dollar bid.  |
BusinessWeek August 13, 2007 Spencer E. Ante |
The Spectrum Showdown What is telecom "spectrum," and why is it being auctioned?  |
InternetNews August 22, 2007 Roy Mark |
Google Likely to Bid on 700 MHz Spectrum Google is still interested in participating in the January 700 MHz spectrum auction.  |
PC Magazine September 26, 2007 Frank Washburn |
A New Wireless Frontier Once TV goes entirely digital, the vacated 700-MHz spectrum will present a wealth of opportunity for wireless pioneers.  |
InternetNews July 31, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Set to Rule on Broadband Spectrum The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to issue the rules today for a January spectrum auction that could change the American wireless landscape.  |
InternetNews April 26, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Seeks More Input on Broadband Auction Rules FCC keeps options open for the sale of spectrum designated as a third pipe competitor to cable and telephone companies.  |
InternetNews July 10, 2007 Roy Mark |
Google Prepping National Wireless Broadband Entry? FCC chairman's proposed spectrum auction rules could pave the way for Google to challenge incumbent wireless carriers.  |
InternetNews October 25, 2010 |
FCC Sees $120B Opportunity in Spectrum Plans Federal Communications Commission lays out plans to free up spectrum for mobile broadband networks, warns about "spectrum crunch" if new portions of the airwaves aren't reallocated.  |
InternetNews April 17, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
Spectrum Front and Center for Wireless Industry Freeing up the airwaves tops the wireless industry's policy agenda.  |
InternetNews August 1, 2007 Roy Mark |
Is Half Good Enough For Google? FCC lays cards on the table for 700 MHz auction. Will Google take a hand?  |
National Defense February 2011 Stew Magnuson |
Supporters of D Block Auction Plan Fire Back at Critics Advocates of the Federal Communications Commission's plan to sell unused portions of spectrum that would be reserved for first-responder broadband systems are urging that an auction of the valuable airwaves move forward this year.  |
InternetNews April 4, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
Google Vows Broader Open Wireless Access Fight Google pledges to continue working for wireless network openness, while debate remains heated about FCC oversight.  |
Home Theater February 26, 2010 Mark Fleischmann |
FCC to Propose DTV Giveback Broadcasters would be offered chance to voluntarily sell spectrum.  |
InternetNews November 13, 2008 Judy Mottl |
Hey Telecoms, Don't Hate Google Gartner Research explains why carriers need to be a partner with Google, not a competitor.  |
InternetNews April 5, 2010 |
Battle Lines Take Shape in Spectrum Showdown As it looks to reclaim spectrum for mobile broadband, the FCC is courting a vigorous political fight, with broadcasters, wireless firms and open Internet advocates all to have their say.  |
InternetNews November 30, 2007 |
Google to Bid For U.S. Mobile Airwaves Google will square off next month against established wireless giants including AT&T and Verizon.  |
InternetNews December 3, 2008 Kenneth Corbin |
FCC Nears Vote on Free Internet Plan for U.S. New signs of life for a controversial plan for a nationwide, wireless broadband network. But at least one major critic vows a challenge.  |
InternetNews November 16, 2007 David Needle |
Google Steps Up Spectrum Serenade Search giant Google's mobile plans involve more than phones; the company intends to make a bid for the 700 MHz wireless spectrum the FCC is putting up for auction in January.  |
InternetNews May 25, 2007 Roy Mark |
New Coalition Touts National Broadband Policy National legislation is needed to ensure widespread, affordable broadband group tells lawmakers.  |
InternetNews October 14, 2005 Roy Mark |
Senate Panel Eyes Vote on Digital TV Switch Tech executives urge Congress to set a hard deadline for broadcasters to shift completely to digital signals of no later than 2009. The vacated analog signals would be given to first responders and auctioned. A vote on legislation could come Wednesday.  |