Qualcomm CEO Calls FLO TV A Disappointment
A better use of spectrum....
They have the same frequency as AT&T and Verizon will use for LTE (4G). They can build that out and get roaming or lease it to carriers and help people get faster cellular data. That would be the way to go.
...
I don't know the amount of spectrum for that specific license, but the black of spectrum that Qualcomm holds is one way transmission only. If the licenses were turned in, the FCC would have to figure out how to reallocate the spectrum for cellphone use. I however don't see enough spectrum there to be reallocated for cellphone use, since it used the frequencies for the old channel 55. Another problem Qualcomm had prior to June 12th was that certain markets still had a channel 55 (such as Milwaukee Wisconsin) & couldn't launch in markets with a channel 55 still broadcasting. So some of the smaller markets got the service before the larger markets did. In the Chicago market, Qualcomm couldn't cover the northern suburbs of Chicago due to ch...
(continues)
(continues)
...
This forum is closed.
