Google offers to help run a 'white spaces' database2010-01-05 11:00 by DanielaTags: Google, FCC, white spaces
Google is soliciting the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for the company to be an administrator of a database that would allow devices to access broadband Internet on unlicensed TV signal spectrum, known as "white spaces." The position is a reversal for Google, whichsaid in February 2009 that it did not plan to be an administrator. The database, which could have several providers, is needed to ensure devices do not cause interference with nearby signals used for TV broadcasts. In November 2008, the FCC approved the use of devices at powers of up to 100 milliwatts on the white space spectrum or up to 40 milliwatts on spectrum adjacent to operating TV stations. White space wireless could give Internet providers a more affordable way to deploy broadband services in rural areas unlikely to see the major fiber deployments that have brought broadband Internet access to cities. However, the use of the white space frequencies was opposed by the U.S. television industry which feared interference, as well as wireless microphone makers as their products already use the unlicensed white space spectrum. But wireless broadband device manufacturers argued their products have accurate geolocation capabilities which would allow them to avoid interference by querying a database. Read more -here-
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