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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 November 16, 2010 |
Feds Detail Spectrum Plans for Mobile Broadband Commerce Department agency issues long-awaited report outlining a path to freeing up 115 MHz of spectrum for mobile broadband in five years, a down payment on the 10-year goal of 500 MHz.  |
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 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 11, 2010 |
FCC Mulling Free Broadband Plan, Again As more details surface of the national broadband plan the Federal Communications Commission is preparing to deliver to Congress, the commission said it will consider a plan to develop a free or low-cost wireless broadband network.  |
InternetNews June 3, 2010 |
Feds Scrambling to Avert Spectrum Shortfall Few would argue the need for more spectrum to ensure that wireless carriers have sufficient capacity to handle the exploding growth of the mobile Web. But where's it going to come from?  |
InternetNews June 28, 2010 |
Mobile Broadband Gets White House Backing The Obama administration announces strong support for a mobile broadband policy initiative.  |
InternetNews April 9, 2010 |
FCC Details Broadband Plans After Legal Setback Federal Communications Commission chairman argues that court ruling has little bearing on its broadband agenda for the rest of the year, which will tackle spectrum, universal service and a host of other issues.  |
InternetNews December 16, 2009 |
First Draft of FCC Broadband Policy Revealed While not final, the proposal does give an indication of where the government is headed with broadband buildout.  |
InternetNews March 15, 2010 |
FCC Broadband Plan Eyes Competition, Spectrum Senior officials offer an advance copy of the long-awaited national broadband plan, outlining the commission's recommendations to spur competition in the service market and advance mobile broadband.  |
InternetNews February 24, 2010 |
Genachowski Outlines Spectrum Overhaul FCC chairman details plans for a reallocation scheme that would ask broadcasters and other license holders to cough up some of their spectrum licenses in exchange for a share of profits generated by reselling the airwaves at auction.  |
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 March 25, 2010 |
FCC Grilled on Spectrum, Net Neutrality Plans Commissioners appear on the Hill for first congressional proceeding on national broadband plan, airing opposing views on competition and regulatory frameworks.  |
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 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 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 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 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 May 25, 2010 |
Next Steps for FCC's Broadband Plan After striking out in court, the FCC's general counsel plots his next moves to regulate the broadband services sector.  |
InternetNews April 27, 2010 |
Groups Clash on FCC's Net Neutrality Authority In the wake of a major legal setback, the FCC finds itself in uncertain territory concerning its authority in the broadband sector, but it's receiving plenty of free advice.  |
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.  |
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.  |
The Motley Fool March 17, 2010 Eric Jhonsa |
Want Faster Broadband? Don't Count on the FCC The FCC's plan lacks the resources and political support to deliver faster Internet connections.  |
InternetNews April 29, 2004 Roy Mark |
Wireless Broadband Said To Use Wrong Spectrum Former FCC chairman says costs can be lowered by 50 percent in spectrum space being vacated by UHF television stations.  |
InternetNews June 25, 2004 Roy Mark |
White House Issues Spectrum Policy Proposals Bush administration calls for limiting spectrum interference protections. The goal is universal, affordable access to broadband by 2007.  |
InternetNews March 27, 2007 Nicholas Carlson |
FCC Chair Hypes Spectrum Auction at CTIA So many flashy phones at CTIA, so little broadband access. But FCC chairman says that will change.  |
InternetNews August 21, 2009 |
Feds Want to Know How to Define 'Broadband' As it presses ahead with its work developing a national broadband strategy, the Federal Communications Commission has issued a public notice asking for input on what, exactly, broadband should mean.  |
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 April 17, 2009 Kenneth Corbin |
Spectrum Front and Center for Wireless Industry Freeing up the airwaves tops the wireless industry's policy agenda.  |
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.  |
Home Theater February 26, 2010 Mark Fleischmann |
FCC to Propose DTV Giveback Broadcasters would be offered chance to voluntarily sell spectrum.  |
InternetNews March 3, 2011 |
Kerry, Snowe Back Spectrum Reform Bill Legislation would authorize Federal Communications Commission to conduct incentive auctions to free airwaves for mobile broadband, provide for comprehensive spectrum inventory.  |
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 August 9, 2006 Roy Mark |
For Sale: Spectrum Bidding begins today for largest chunk of airwaves ever offered by FCC.  |
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 August 16, 2007 Roy Mark |
FCC Ignoring Free Wireless Broadband Proposal? M2Z Networks threatens court action to force the FCC into making a decision.  |
National Defense June 2010 Stew Magnuson |
Lawmakers Try to Save Spectrum for Police, Fire Departments The Federal Communications Commission in the release of its National Broadband Plan, said it was committed to bringing interoperable communications to the nation's emergency personnel.  |
InternetNews February 23, 2006 Roy Mark |
Tech CEOs Call For Spectrum Reform With praise for Congress, FCC and the Bush administration, the Technology CEO Council says much more still needs to be done to bring the country's spectrum public policy into the 21st century.  |
InternetNews June 3, 2004 Roy Mark |
WiMAX is Here But Still Years Away Industry leaders predict mass market adoption of wireless broadband may be as much as a decade away.  |
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 June 10, 2004 Roy Mark |
New Wireless Band Plays For Bigger Broadband The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to make more spectrum available for wireless broadband and allowing schools and religious groups to lease excess spectrum they control.  |
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 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 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.  |
Information Today August 11, 2015 |
E-rate Program Update The Federal Communications Commission pushed back its Sept. 1 deadline for providing schools funding for wireless and internet upgrades as part of the E-rate program.  |
PHONE+ June 5, 2009 Kelly M. Teal |
National Broadband Policy Up for Comment The FCC will close the first round of comments on a national broadband strategy early next week.  |
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 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 October 7, 2009 |
FCC Chair Takes Open Internet Message to CTIA The head of the Federal Communications Commission unveils mobile broadband agenda to safeguard open Internet, advance spectrum policies.  |
InternetNews June 17, 2010 Kenneth Corbin |
Fight Over FCC Broadband Regulation Begins Commissioners vote to begin process of reclassifying broadband as a regulated telecommunications service, but there's opposition and other ideas on the table.  |