al mcguire Posted July 11, 2017 Report Share Posted July 11, 2017 Microsoft plans to spend $10 billion to bring broadband to rural America Seems like a good idea until you start to read: "The project will rely on a new “white-space” technology, which beams internet data over unused television broadcast frequencies. Microsoft hopes to work with the government to collect information from local television stations about what part of their television spectrum goes unused." http://www.siliconbeat.com/2017/07/11/microsoft-plans-spend-10-billion-bring-broadband-rural-america/ I have had the experience of a major sporting event reduced to only hard wired gear working thank to the stadium management company going to a white space data network, not fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted July 12, 2017 Report Share Posted July 12, 2017 NAB spokesman Dennis Wharton said, "It's the height of arrogance for Microsoft – a $540 billion company – to demand free, unlicensed spectrum after refusing to bid on broadcast TV airwaves in the recent FCC incentive auction." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Echo Posted July 30, 2017 Report Share Posted July 30, 2017 I'd buy that for a dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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