Sunday, October 12, 2008
Free for all
Meyers, Michelle. FCC report negates free Internet interference claims. October 11, 2008
"The FCC has been considering auctioning 25 megahertz of spectrum in the 2155MHz to 2180MHz band. As part of the rules for using the spectrum, the FCC plans to require license holders to offer some free wireless broadband service."
A computer without an Internet connection in this information on demand age is practically handicap. The FCC sees the plan as a way of providing high
-speed Internet service to the millions of Americans that can't afford it. Existing provider TMobile argues that opening up this spectrum would cause interference and disrupt service. However, Fridays report stated the spectrum could be used "without a significant risk of harmful interference."
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What is the bigger issue here? What is the conflict? Who are the players? Why is T-Mobile trying to influence this decision? What should become of this section of the spectrum? Why would anyone oppose offering free wireless connection to millions of Americans?
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