November 4th, was a historic day. You might be jumping to conclusions and I may be jumping to conclusions as well. What I am talking about is the fact that the Federal Communications Commission decided to open the unused radio airwaves between broadcast TV channels for wireless broadband service. I believe this is GREAT NEWS for six-man communities!
The FCC's vote on this should allow broadband services to underserved areas. Timing is everything. The vote will allow companies to sell devices that use these airwaves, known as "white spaces," after the nation's transition to digital television broadcasts in February of 2009.
People in the know say these airwaves are ideal for broadband because they have stronger signals than Wi-Fi. They could be especially valuable in extending high-speed Internet service in rural areas, which typically have little or no service. It should be a better service and also cheaper.
Stay tuned.
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