Congress passes bill allowing Wi-Fi over unused TV spectrum

Congress has has passed a bill allowing spectrum previously set aside for TV broadcasts to be used for next-generation Wi-Fi services and Bluetooth. According to CIO, a portion of the band will be offered up for unlicensed use by long-distance ‘super Wi-Fi’ services. A separate portion of the TV spectrum will be utilized as a nationwide mobile broadband service for emergency services.
At the same time as setting a portion of the TV spectrum for unlicensed use, and emergency services, Congress also made provisions for the remaining available spectrum to be reverse auctioned by the FCC. It is planned that this will encourage private investment in a planned nationwide buildout wireless services... »read more

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