FCC Will Require New Spectrum Winners To Open Network
Jul 10, 2007, 12:59 PM by (staff)
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin is set to announce new rules that will require the winners of next year's 700 MHz auction to allow any device running any application on the network so long as it is not illegal or malicious. The new rule will only apply to networks set up with the new spectrum, not existing networks. If multiple networks are set up consumers would be able to use a single device on any network and run any application on that device. The FCC Chairman hopes this will encourage innovation and open the door to new services.
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This isn't about Cell Phones
This upcoming auction won't be about cell phones, at all. The types of companies bidding range from private equity to large MNCs. Again, not cellular providers.
Look for Wi-Max or whatever follows Wi-Max to be deployed on this network. 700 Mhz has great rural penetration because it doesn't require as many signal repeaters (I'm sure all you cell phone junkies already know this).
But that's just my theory. Truth is, will the amount of power and capability to access people that this spectrum will provide, it really could be anything. Nationwide ultra high speed wireless internet access is just one possibility.
Look for Wi-Max or whatever follows Wi-Max to be deployed on this network. 700 Mhz has great rural penetration because it doesn't require as many signal repeaters (I'm sure all you cell phone junkies already know this).
But that's just my theory. Truth is, will the amount of power and capability to access people that this spectrum will provide, it really could be anything. Nationwide ultra high speed wireless internet access is just one possibility.
Right but who else other than the big Telecom's are going to spend the money that is required to buy this at auction?
I'd see it being mainly used for WiMax.
I'd see it being mainly used for WiMax.
No Wimax is in the 2.5 Ghz range. This is more for HD cable broadcast.
Yay!
This is great news, but I'm concerned about the wording of the exceptions. "Any software that is illegal or could harm the network."
What worries me is that the operator of said networks could construe anything from skype to nmap to be deemed "harmful."
What worries me is that the operator of said networks could construe anything from skype to nmap to be deemed "harmful."
On the contrary, I think all cellphone companies need apply.
Like it or not, wireless is going to be the medium through which all of our communications/data needs are going to be met in the future. Internet, cable, purchases, etc are all going t...
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Like it or not, wireless is going to be the medium through which all of our communications/data needs are going to be met in the future. Internet, cable, purchases, etc are all going t...
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How terribly noble
And yet. . . I can't see this happening. True interoperability between different networks & manufacturers? Far easier said that done. I wonder if they'd be required to restrict the technologies in use in that band as well? That would solve half the problem.
Just re-read the annoucement - it saw that it will only apply to new networks. That makes it even more likely.
What exactly do you mean by resticting the neteworks would solve half the problem?
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The news appears to mean a carrier can't prohibit use of your data plan for specific applications (eg, blocking certain ports to try to do that), or requiring a specific phone in order to have a specific service plan (eg, require a special blackberry ...
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And yet. . . I can't see this happening. True interoperability between different networks & manufacturers? Far easier said that done. I wonder if they'd be required to restrict the technologies in use in that band as
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Pretty much everything I am reading points to this spectrum being used for data delivery. WiMax rollouts, cable companies, and other broadband providers are all looking at this spectrum. I think the intent of this ruling is to ensure that this spect...
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Who Cares?
All the major players already made their move in the AWS Auction, most buying into 2100MHz. I'm pretty sure that the only major purchases made at the 700MHz auction are going to be regional carriers.. And if so, who cares? And if not, what good does it do to unlock 700MHz if we need to have 700, 850, 900, 1800, 1900, and 2100MHz unlocked to make us care?
I would imagine whoever might be using those new carriers would care.
you forgot 1700MHz 😁
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