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[ NNSquad ] FCC approves "white spaces" rules -- and an analysis of what this means in metro areas
FCC approves "white spaces" rules -- and an analysis of what this means in metro areas http://bit.ly/cBCDHZ (ars technica) While the coming of white spaces should obviously be applauded, I should note that the FCC reserving two slots for wireless microphones in every market would further dim the usefulness of this technology in major metro markets (L.A. is an obvious case) where there were only a few open slots total to begin with. Ironically, this means that in those areas with the largest populations most in need of additional spectrum, the least amount of white spaces spectrum will tend to be available. Here's an interesting analysis of this issue from MIT Technology Review (June 2010): http://bit.ly/bbd6U5 Note that this article was of course published before the authors could know of the FCC's reported new two-slot reservation for wireless microphones. --Lauren-- NNSquad Moderator