The FCC is proposing voluntary broadcast spectrum auctions to boost mobile broadband services. 
Specifically, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted by the FCC today proposes that wireless broadband providers have equal access to television broadcast frequencies that could become available in spectrum auctions. The Notice seeks comment on establishing new allocations for both fixed and mobile wireless services in the TV broadcast bands.
The Notice also explores enabling TV stations to voluntarily combine their operations and distinct programming lineups on a single TV channel. The Notice requests comment on the proposed rules that would enable TV broadcasters to opt to share channels by further tapping the technical capabilities that became available following the nation's historic transition to digital television in 2009. Finally, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on steps that would improve TV reception on the VHF channels (2-13), such as by increasing transmitting power and establishing minimum performance standards for indoor antennas.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski stated: "The roughly 300 MHz of spectrum in the TV bands is among the most robust available. Beachfront property. The transition to digital made it possible to transmit over-the-air broadcast programming using less spectrum than before. While some stations are seizing the opportunity to
offer multicast streams or mobile TV that serve the public interest, others are not."
"We might think of the steady stream of broadcast DTV transmissions as trains with fixed number of boxcars delivering digital content -- but many of the boxcars are empty. This spectrum is too valuable -- and our spectrum needs too great -- for it to be used inefficiently. Especially given that less than 10% of Americans receive broadcast television only through over-the- air spectrum signals."http://www.fcc.gov
Specifically, a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking adopted by the FCC today proposes that wireless broadband providers have equal access to television broadcast frequencies that could become available in spectrum auctions. The Notice seeks comment on establishing new allocations for both fixed and mobile wireless services in the TV broadcast bands.The Notice also explores enabling TV stations to voluntarily combine their operations and distinct programming lineups on a single TV channel. The Notice requests comment on the proposed rules that would enable TV broadcasters to opt to share channels by further tapping the technical capabilities that became available following the nation's historic transition to digital television in 2009. Finally, the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeks comment on steps that would improve TV reception on the VHF channels (2-13), such as by increasing transmitting power and establishing minimum performance standards for indoor antennas.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski stated: "The roughly 300 MHz of spectrum in the TV bands is among the most robust available. Beachfront property. The transition to digital made it possible to transmit over-the-air broadcast programming using less spectrum than before. While some stations are seizing the opportunity to
offer multicast streams or mobile TV that serve the public interest, others are not."
"We might think of the steady stream of broadcast DTV transmissions as trains with fixed number of boxcars delivering digital content -- but many of the boxcars are empty. This spectrum is too valuable -- and our spectrum needs too great -- for it to be used inefficiently. Especially given that less than 10% of Americans receive broadcast television only through over-the- air spectrum signals."http://www.fcc.gov
The growth was due in large part to Chinese operators beginning to aggressively invest in their packet core networks after exhausting initial capacity, and, in the case of China Unicom, also preparing for the introduction of a highly popular smartphone, the iPhone 4.
vehicle in its corporate vehicle fleet -- a Ford E250 van deployed in San Leandro, California. This milestone is part of a $565 million planned investment announced in March 2009 to replace approximately 15,000 fleet vehicles with alternative-fuel models through 2018. Currently, the AT&T corporate fleet includes more than 75,900 vehicles.
Upon its completion, the network wavelength capacity will be upgraded from 10G to 40G, which will enable China Mobile to offer more ultra-broadband services and bring an enriched service experience to its subscribers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
