Yesterday, the FCC's 5 member commission unanimously voted to open up the use of "white space" airwaves to the public for high-speed internet connections to be used by smart phones, tablets and computers. "White space" waves are found in between tv channel frequencies and currently have not had sanctioned use. This is an exciting time for innovators, the last time the FCC approved use of a spectrum of waves brought us garage door openers, baby monitors & more recently, WiFi.
But of course, this decision had it's opponents. Dolly Parton, along with several broadcasters and ministers were concerned that the use of this spectrum of waves would disrupt wireless microphones & television broadcasting. The FCC listened and has reserved two channels for wireless microphones.
I cannot wait to see what innovators will come up with that will use with this newly accessible wave spectrum. I'm sure that in the near future, I will not be able to live without something that will use this frequency. Not to mention the boost the economy almost always sees when restraints are lifted and people are inspired to try something new. FCC I salute you today!
Read a more in depth article at washingtonpost.com.
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