http://main.nc.us/whitespaces Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:34:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Unlicensed spectrum brought us wireless phones and WiFi—so why isn't more available? Several key thinkers behind "TV white space devices" now say that those ideas could and should be extended to many other bands. By Nate Anderson, Ars Technica Say you have some bright idea for the "next WiFi" and you just ... http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2009/07/why-not-a-declaration-of-independence-for-americas-public-airwaves/ Despite a possible delay in the DTV transition, and therefore a delay in the availability of white spaces, several top tech companies announced Wednesday that they are joining forces to provide the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) with technical recommendations for a white spaces database. http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2340377,00.asp?kc=PCRSS04029TX1K0000633 http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2009/02/google-tech-giants-form-white-spaces-tech-group/ BERLIN: For seven years, AirData, a small wireless operator in Stuttgart, did something the largest German mobile operators, including T-Mobile, were unwilling to do: It delivered broadband Internet to consumers in remote corners of the country. http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/12/28/technology/spectrum.php http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2008/12/will-white-spaces-broadband-unite-europe/ Tech companies are wasting no time in predicting products that will be coming to market on the ruling, with some expecting the first white-spaces devices to be here for the 2009 holiday season. http://www.edn.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleID=CA6616280 http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2008/12/high-tech-celebrates-white-spaces-future/ The Google Blog recently had an interesting write up on a unique fiber optic deployment in Ottawa where instead of paying monthly rates, 400 homeowners are being allowed to buy their own last mile fiber connection. http://www.broadbandreports.com/shownews/Owning-Your-Own-Fiber-99230 http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2008/11/owning-your-own-fiber/ On Friday, Nov. 14, the FCC issued the full text of its Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order. Commonly referred to as the white spaces decision, the 130-page document primarily details the rulings and the reasoning that will govern the operation of non-broadcast devices in the TV ... http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2008/11/fcc-releases-white-spaces-ruling/ The Federal Communications Commission uncorked a plethora of prime spectrum in TV white spaces for unlicensed wireless devices and services — a big victory for tech companies that could also lay the foundation for WiMAX deployment in rural America. http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/wp-login.php http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2008/11/tech-firms-jubilant-over-white-spaces-vote/ The FCC has ruled to open up white space, which proponents say will create a new broadband era. But groups like the NAB are criticizing the FCC's white-space decision, saying it may interfere with TV broadcasting. The NAB may ask Congress to reconsider the FCC's white-space ruling. http://www.cio-today.com/news/Will-FCC-White-Space-Ruling-Stand-/story.xhtml?story_id=012000WK58MO http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2008/11/will-congress-scuttle-fccs-white-spaces-vote/ From Shelly Palmer: "This is the beginning of a new era in telecom. White space is very, very disintermediating to incumbent telcos. Consumers are going to love interoperable devices that have relatively long range wireless connectivity. White space may be the technology that allows affordable broadband in rural America. Inventors, innovators ... http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2008/11/white-spaces-will-spur-new-technological-revolution/ Editor's Note: Following is a selection of testimonials from rural citizens who struggle without affordable broadband Internet access. These accounts were solicited and received during July-August, 2008 by the Mountain Area Information Network (MAIN), a nonprofit Internet service provider for western North Carolina founded in 1995. Selected Quotes Dear MAIN, I ... http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/2008/10/%e2%80%9clife-without-broadband%e2%80%9d-stories-from-western-north-carolina/