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FCC details plans for free wireless broadband.
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RCR Wireless News
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June 30, 2008
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 Crain Communications, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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Byline: JEFFREY SILVA
The Federal Communications Commission is seeking feedback on new options to auction a nationwide wireless broadband license with requirements to provide free Internet service, content filtering and open access to third-party devices and applications.
While the agency's move is not apt to assuage fierce critics of the initiative, it could give federal regulators greater legal cover if opponents decide to take the FCC to court after a final decision is made.
The FCC proposed combining the 2155-2175 MHz band with the 2175-2180 MHz band to create a 25-megahertz block of spectrum that would support a single nationwide license. The spectrum is ...
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FCC COMMISSIONER ADELSTEIN ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING PETITIONS FOR...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
June 7, 2007 ;
427 words
......the 3650-3700 MHz Band (ET Docket No. 04-151); Rules for Wireless Broadband Services in the 3650-3700 MHz Band (WT Docket No...for the 3650 MHz band is the correct...get access to wireless broadband opportunities...for the 3650 MHz band ...
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700 MHz band to be used for broadband worldwide.(Upfront)
RCR Wireless News;
November 19, 2007 ;
595 words
......get the 700 MHz band identified for wireless broadband services...basis for wireless broadband technologies...the 790-862 MHz band for IMT...terrestrial wireless broadband operations...2500-2690 MHz band that protects...
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FCC moves on 2155-2175 MHz band; M2Z not done fighting, signs deal with...
RCR Wireless News;
September 24, 2007 ;
787 words
......mobile-phone and wireless broadband sectors opposed...the 2155-2175 MHz band, hoping to see...the 2155-2175 MHz band and get the...of innovative wireless broadband services to...other things, wireless broadband data rates...the 2155-2175 MHz ...
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CDMA still a possibility in Brazil's 1800 MHz band.
RCR Wireless News;
September 18, 2000 ;
LUNA, LYNNETTE;
559 words
......decision to auction spectrum in the 1800 MHz band was thought to be a shoo-in for GSM technology...of scale around the world at the 1800 MHz band. CDMA and TDMA equipment is only available at the 1900 MHz band. But some CDMA operators are evaluating...
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Wireless broadband market stumbles.
RCR Wireless News;
December 4, 2000 ;
SMITH, HILARY;
734 words
...Wireless broadband started Out as a unique...Street is downgrading wireless broadband company stock as fast...such as using the 700 MHz band or re-allocating military...impacting a variety of wireless broadband companies where it...
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FCC Rule on Wireless Operations in 3650-3700 MHz Band Sent to Senate
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
July 30, 2007 ;
112 words
......pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled "Wireless Operations in the 3650-3700 MHz Band; Rules for Wireless Broadband Services in the 3650-3700 MHz Band; Additional Spectrum for Unlicensed Devices Below 900 MHz and in the 3 GHz Band...
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800 MHz band compromise sought; Nextel's involvement unclear. (News).
RCR Wireless News;
July 8, 2002 ;
Weaver, Heather Forsgren;
554 words
......own solution to interference in the 800 MHz band, the Federal Communications Commission...discussions. A restructuring of the 800 MHz band appears to be necessary because public-safe...final proposal will reshuffle the 800 MHz band to give all the current interspersed occupants...
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FCC takes first step to overhaul 800 MHz band. (Late News).
RCR Wireless News;
March 18, 2002 ;
Weaver, Heather Forsgren;
629 words
......mean a complete restructuring of the 800 MHz band. Most parties who have come in believe...Telecommunications Bureau. A restructuring of the 800 MHz band appears necessary because public-safety...rrier's four megahertz of spectrum in the 700 MHz band, eight megahertz of SMR spectrum ...
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DoD calls 138-144 MHz band 'critical'. (News).
RCR Wireless News;
November 19, 2001 ;
Weaver, Heather Forsgren;
400 words
......told RCR Wireless News recently that the 138-144 MHz band, coveted by public-safety entities to augment their...commercial-wireless coveted spectrum in the 1700 MHz band. The 138-144 MHz band is a critical band supporting DoD requirements...
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Guard-band licensees ask FCC to change 700 MHz band plan.(News)
RCR Wireless News;
August 15, 2005 ;
253 words
......aside to protect public safety in the 700 MHz band. Although the upper 700 MHz A and B blocks...five years ago. The current upper 700 MHz band plan maximizes neither public utility...prior to the clearing of the lower 700 MHz band.'' The white paper was submitted to the...
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2500 MHz band gets (test) legs.(News)
RCR Wireless News;
March 17, 2003 ;
664 words
......reform, proposing to make the 2500-2690 MHz band a test bed for a mix of advanced wireless...The plan to reconfigure the 2500-2600 MHz band reflects the boldest effort to date by...it crafts new rules for the 2500-2690 MHz band, the FCC will not enforce construction...
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Access Spectrum acquires Aerwav's 220 MHz band licenses. (News).
RCR Wireless News;
April 15, 2002 ;
146 words
......said on Thursday that it is acquiring the 220 MHz band licenses of Aerwav Inc. This has been our...for both the 700 MHz guard bands and the 220 MHz band, said Crosby. While most of the 700 MHz band is encumbered with TV broadcasters, Crosby...
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Sinclair leaves 100 MHz band auction, 125 bidders left. (News).
RCR Wireless News;
August 12, 2002 ;
85 words
......has dropped out of the auction for the 700 MHz band C- and D-blocks after Congress passed a bill delaying the auction of the bulk of the 700 MHz band licenses. The auction of the 700 MHz band C- and D-blocks is scheduled to begin Aug...
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FCC MODIFIES RULES FOR 2496-2690 MHZ BROADBAND RADIO SERVICE, EDUCATIONAL...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
April 12, 2006 ;
469 words
......policies governing the 2496-2690 MHz Broadband Radio Service...educational and commercial wireless broadband services using this spectrum...restructured the 2496-2690 MHz band. Specifically, the FCC modified...of this band at 2496-2500 MHz. The actions taken today...technologies in ...
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FCC REVISES 700 MHZ RULES TO ADVANCE INTEROPERABLE PUBLIC SAFETY...
US Fed News Service, Including US State News;
July 31, 2007 ;
787 words
......revised the 700 MHz band plan and service...and innovative wireless broadband services for consumers. The 700 MHz Band spectrum, which...next generation wireless broadband services in both...development of innovative wireless services for consumers...portion of ...
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