Tag: FCC

The FCC has recently issue a Report and Order (R&O) which will restructure the 2500-2690 MHz Band to create two new services: BRS (Broadband Radio Service) and EDS (Educational Broadband Service).

Intel's vision of an always-connected planet is coming up against finite wireless spectrum, and enterprise had better hope it breaks through or risk spending ten times as much for WiMAX. Via [internetnews.com]

Michael Powell, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, made a phone call Wednesday. But it wasn't just any call. He made it using a broadband connection carried over power lines -- a technology being developed by AT&T that also provides a high-speed Internet connection over power lines. Via [oaklandtribune.com]

Airlines won a key battle in their fight with airports over control of the Wi-Fi spectrum yesterday when the Federal Communications Commission ruled that it -- and not local authorities -- has "exclusive jurisdiction" over the use of unlicensed spectrum. Via [computerworld.com]

The FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) releases this Public Notice in response to questions from the public regarding the use of unlicensed devices, including customer antennas, especially in the context of a variety of multi-tenant environments (MTEs).

Full details of HP's iPaq h6300 PocketPC phone have been posted on the Federal Communications Commission's web site. Via [theregister.co.uk]

The Federal Communications Commission today opened a huge swath of spectrum for wireless broadband services, creating incentives for businesses to invest in a third digital pipe to homes and businesses across the country. Via [rcrnews.com]

Those with a vested interest in the future of wireless broadband met here to discuss plans to improve spectrum use and to make way for the wider adoption of the technology. Via [zdnet.com.com]

The Federal Communications Commission is stepping up efforts to establish wireless as a viable broadband option to cable and DSL in order to make high-speed Internet access available to all Americans by 2007. Via [zdnet.com.com]

Despite the objections of TV broadcasters, the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday is expected to propose allowing unlicensed wireless services to use vacant airwaves between TV stations. Via [usatoday.com]

The FCC has pulled together a group of experts from its ranks to look into how future wireless broadband access rules should be crafted. Via [wirelessweek.com]

Spectrum changes that would make fast, cheap wireless broadband Internet service a reality can't come fast enough. Via [eweek.com]

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday said it was willing to create additional unlicensed spectrum so wireless broadband service providers can more quickly spread high-speed Internet connections into rural areas. Via [zdnet.com.com]

With the boom in Wi-Fi growing by the day, Silicon Valley executives seized the chance on Monday to make sure that Uncle Sam will make the right policy moves for the wireless future. Via [news.com.com]

Federal regulators on Wednesday set aside a swath of spectrum for a new wireless technology that would let motorists use small display screens to get traffic updates, buy fast food or find a nearby hotel. Via [usatoday.com]