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Why Unlicensed Use of Vacant TV Spectrum Will Not Interfere with Television Reception

Why Unlicensed Use of Vacant TV Spectrum Will Not Interfere with Television Reception

This Brief addresses the technical arguments raised by the opponents of The Advanced Telecommunications and Opportunity Reform Act of 2006.

Jul 10, 2006

Michael Marcus, Andrew Lippman

Wireless Public Safety Data Networks Operating on Unlicensed Airwaves

Report / In Depth

Wireless Public Safety Data Networks Operating on Unlicensed Airwaves

Recent crises have demonstrated that the absence of reliable communications among public safety agencies is an urgent national dilemma.

Apr 19, 2006

Naveen Lakshmipathy

Community Wireless: Overview of Current Policy Debates

Report / In Depth

Community Wireless: Overview of Current Policy Debates

Low-cost, high-speed, community-based wireless broadband networks are revolutionizing public communications.

Apr 5, 2006

Naveen Lakshmipathy

Myth vs. Fact: The Rhetoric and Reality of Progress in Allocating More Spectrum for Unlicensed Use

Report / In Depth

Myth vs. Fact: The Rhetoric and Reality of Progress in Allocating More Spectrum for Unlicensed Use

It’s time to call attention to the difference between the rhetoric and reality of progress in allocating more spectrum for unlicensed use.

Feb 22, 2006

Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Economic Case

Report / In Depth

Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Economic Case

An FCC proposal would allow a new generation of wireless broadband devices to utilize the vacant TV channels.

Feb 21, 2006

Measuring TV ‘White Space’ Available for Unlicensed Wireless Broadband

Report / In Depth

Measuring TV ‘White Space’ Available for Unlicensed Wireless Broadband

The transition to digital television offers a new and important opportunity to take advantage of an underutilized public resource.

Jan 5, 2006

Michael Calabrese, Ben Scott

Myth vs. Fact: A Response to Broadcast Industry Misinformation Concerning Possible Interference from ‘Smart’ Wi-Fi Devices

Report / In Depth

Myth vs. Fact: A Response to Broadcast Industry Misinformation Concerning Possible Interference from ‘Smart’ Wi-Fi Devices

The broadcast industry has been relying on misinformation in their opposition of unlicensed wireless devices using unused TV Channels.

Jan 5, 2006

Digital Future Initiative Final Report

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Digital Future Initiative Final Report

The Digital Future Initiative’s final report.

Dec 15, 2005

Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Engineering Case

Report / In Depth

Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Engineering Case

In 2004, the FCC approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to allow wireless devices to utilize vacant television channels.

Oct 18, 2005

Michael Marcus, Andrew Lippman

End of the Line

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End of the Line

Lynn delivers a welcome new facet to the antiglobalization debate, moving well beyond the stale “corporations are evil” argument.

Aug 1, 2005

Barry C. Lynn

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The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

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Why Unlicensed Use of Vacant TV Spectrum Will Not Interfere with Television Reception

Wireless Public Safety Data Networks Operating on Unlicensed Airwaves

Community Wireless: Overview of Current Policy Debates

Myth vs. Fact: The Rhetoric and Reality of Progress in Allocating More Spectrum for Unlicensed Use

Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Economic Case

Measuring TV ‘White Space’ Available for Unlicensed Wireless Broadband

Myth vs. Fact: A Response to Broadcast Industry Misinformation Concerning Possible Interference from ‘Smart’ Wi-Fi Devices

Digital Future Initiative Final Report

Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Engineering Case

End of the Line

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