Posted by Barlow Keener

Starting in 1996, the FCC began the work of moving TV broadcasters from analog to digital TV.   At the time it was anticipated that TV stations would use their spectrum to deliver additional, unspecified non-broadcast- type services.  In 1998, the FCC prescribed a rule (47 CFR 73.624(g )), following the 1996 Telecom Act, allowing TV [...]

Posted by Barlow Keener

Last month, Carl Ford of 4GWE fame, hosted a White Spaces session at his popular 4GWE LA West Coast conference.  The panel followed the release of the FCC’s September 23, 2010 white spaces order. There was great conversation on white spaces spectrum and regulatory issues.  I moderated the session.  Panelists included Brough Turner, CTO Netblazr [...]