FCC Authorizes Devices for Use In 'White Spaces,' to Weigh Rural Backhaul Use in Inquiry

摘要

The FCC has authorized the use of television "white spaces" by personal/portable devices - which are expected to be used to provide new wireless broadband data and other services - that rely on geolocation technology and a database of existing licensed broadcast and wireless microphone users. It took this action despite lobbying from members of Congress and stakeholders to delay a decision and seek comment on a recent Office of Engineering and Technology report on interference testing of prototype white space devices.