The Federal Communications Commission has canceled a meeting scheduled at which it planned to vote on a controversial free Internet plan.
The group has been considering whether it should auction off 25 megahertz of wireless spectrum in the 2155MHz to 2180MHz band. In exchange for using the spectrum, the FCC would require license holders to offer some free wireless broadband service, as a way to provide free Internet access to millions of Americans Read the rest of this entry »
Dec
13
Dec
12
. On December 18, the Federal Communications Commission is expected to vote on a proposal that would auction off the AWS-3 wireless spectrum that becomes available in February 2009 after
. The winner of the spectrum would be required to use part of it for a national, ad-supported free wireless Internet service. The free Wi-Fi would have to be implemented within a few years of winning the auction and requires the company to construct filters Read the rest of this entry »
Nov
6
WHY: The mobile internet has long been an industry buzzword and
an expected treasure chest of potential revenue for operators. Internet
traffic is starting to shift to mobile networks, but how much of a role
will the mobile web play in the future? With the increased focus from
major internet players (Google, Yahoo, Microsoft) in areas such as
Mobile Search and Mobile Social Networking what value-added services Read the rest of this entry »
Oct
13
Plans to offer national free wireless Internet access got a boost on Friday when the Federal Communications Commission released a report stating that the plan would not interfere with service from other wireless carriers.
FCC Chairman Kevin J. Martin plans to auction off a chunk of airwaves and told the Washington Post that
"This would be lifeline broadband service . . . that would be designed
for lower-income people who may not otherwise have Read the rest of this entry »