Google has filed its report on the trial of its modified white space database administration system. Now you've got a chance to comment on it.… Continue Reading
Of the ten FCC-approved coordinators eligible to provide access to the white space database, Spectrum Bridge, Inc. and Telcordia Technologies, Inc. have successfully completed their tests and are authorized to support white space devices nationwide, while Google and now Key Bridge Global are in the test preparation phase.… Continue Reading
Unlicensed "white space" devices, which operate in locally vacant TV spectrum, rely on a database of other users to avoid causing interference. The FCC has approved ten coordinators to provide access to the database.… Continue Reading
In a Rorschach-like Notice of Apparent Liability, the FCC has proposed to extract a whopping $25,000 (ouch!) forfeiture from Google for impeding an investigation into the Wi-Spy controversy.… Continue Reading
We have no doubt Microsoft's qualifications equal or exceed some of the other nine companies'. Not obvious, though, is why Microsoft's qualifications are so overwhelming as to justify re-opening the application process after more than a year.… Continue Reading
If you're a TV licensee providing over-the-air feeds to one or more distant translator/LPTV/Class A stations, cable head-ends or satellite local receive sites, heads up. You need to act soon if you want those sites to be protected from unlicensed "white spaces" devices.… Continue Reading
To say, "You're all winners!" is fine for T-ball, but we may come to wish the FCC had exercised greater adult authority in choosing its database administrators.… Continue Reading
In some other universe, the agency might insist the promised technology function properly before it allows deployment. This universe, though, works differently: the FCC simply dropped the requirement.… Continue Reading
Deadlines for comments and replies have been established in the FCC's inquiry concerning two "under-developed" issues inherent in the Net Neutrality/Open Network proceeding.… Continue Reading
