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FCC opens free 'white space' spectrum

CNET Tech blog  Tue, 11/04/2008 - 5:59pm

The FCC unanimously approves rules that will open unused broadcast TV spectrum known as "white spaces" for unlicensed use.



 

Dolly Parton enters 'white space' debate

CNET Tech blog  Tue, 10/28/2008 - 7:12pm

The country music artist joins broadcasters in their fight to delay the FCC vote on whether to open up so-called white space spectrum for unlicensed use.



 

Debate to delay 'white space' vote heats up

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 10/24/2008 - 6:06pm

Lawmakers and professional sports groups are joining broadcasters in asking the FCC to delay a vote on opening some TV spectrum for unlicensed use.



 

Broadcasters challenge FCC 'white space' report

CNET Tech blog  Fri, 10/17/2008 - 9:52pm

The National Association of Broadcasters wants the FCC to take a second look at its recent report supporting the use of "white space" spectrum.



 

FCC chairman backs use of 'white space' spectrum

CNET Tech blog  Wed, 10/15/2008 - 6:19pm

The chairman of the FCC said Wednesday that he supports the use of unused "white space" spectrum for wireless broadband services.



 

FCC report negates free Internet interference claims

CNET Tech blog  Sat, 10/11/2008 - 12:41pm

Report from commission engineers boosts plan to open "white space" for free wireless Internet by dismissing concerns it would interfere with existing providers' signals.



 

Google: Open TV for WiFi

CNN Money  Mon, 03/24/2008 - 2:17pm

The search giant is asking the FCC to turn over unused TV "white space" airwaves for mobile phone service, reports Michal Lev-Ram.



 

Google wants TV 'white space' for wi-fi (AP)

Ytop stories  Mon, 03/24/2008 - 1:36pm

AP - Less than a week after losing in the latest U.S. spectrum auction, Google Inc. has started pitching its plan to use TV "white space" — unlicensed and unused airwaves — to provide wireless Internet.



 

Google makes pitch for unlicensed white space spectrum

ZDNET - Between the Lines  Mon, 03/24/2008 - 1:36pm

Google didn’t come away with any pricey spectrum in the Federal Communications Commission’s 700 Mhz auction, but that doesn’t mean the search giant isn’t cooking up big ideas.

Google has pitched the FCC on plans to utilize the unlicensed “white space” spectrum that will be left behind by TV broadcasters.