Google proposes white spaces enhancements to squelch critics

We’ve been vocal proponents of more open access spectrum as in open to all, unlicensed like Wifi. A proposed use vacant spaces (white spaces) between DTV channels has been met with an onslaught of resistance from broadcasters, whom I suspect want the space reserved for future use by themselves.

A new proposal from Google could be the secret sauce needed to get regulators to swallow the white paces concept.

In comments filed with the Federal Communications Commission, Google said it would propose an enhanced system to prevent wireless devices operating in the so-called “white space” from interfering with adjacent television channels and wireless microphones.

Google said the enhancements “will eliminate any remaining legitimate concerns about the merits of using the white space for unlicensed personal/portable devices.”

The FCC currently is testing equipment to see if they can make use of the white space spectrum without interfering with television broadcasts. (Yahoo News)