I’m a little late to this, but on Wednesday, the FCC issued its set of rules for the upcoming 700 MHz spectrum auction. That spectrum, which is being freed up as a result of the digital TV transition, is prime communications real estate and is poised to be used for wireless broadband purposes, potentially providing a third high-speed pipeline into homes to rival the current cable-telco duopoly.
In a move that cheered consumer advocates, the FCC put out for further comment a proposal that would, among other things, create a neutral net in the new wireless spectrum by granting third parties access to spectrum owned by other companies. Leading the push for the FCC to consider this proposal was Public Knowledge, which commended the Commission for at least considering the idea.
The FCC also solicited ideas about a proposal from 4G wireless company Frontline Wireless that would require the licensees to provide wholesale support for public safety communications, giving first responders priority access to the networks.
Cynthia Brumfield at 10:42 AM|Comments(0)
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