FCC Reveals 700 mHz Auction Rules

The soon to be auctioned 700 mHz band offers the promise to deliver the elusive Third Pipe to the internet. New competition for the firmly entrenched duopoly of Telcos and Cable TV operators is what is needed to make the internet and voice communications in the US truly competitive.

It seems there’s something for everyone except the little guy in the FCC rules for the 700 mHz action that have just been announced. The are calling for “limited” open access for a “portion” of the spectrum - this phrase is an oxymoron! Access is either open or not.

Fortunately, the spectrum will not be auctioned until January 2008, so there is time to to raise hell with Congress.

Official FCC news release

Article on Marketwatch

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