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+- FCC will test Internet over TV airwaves on Saturday January 19 2008, @11:19AM Weather Storm
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on Saturday January 19 2008, @11:19AM
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Weather Storm writes "According to MSNBC.com, the FCC will try again to test prototypes on Jan. 24 for transmitting high-speed Internet service over unused television airwaves. The devices developed by Adaptrum Inc., Microsoft Corp., Motorola Inc. and Philips Electronics North America Corp. will be tested in laboratory and real-world conditions for three months. Last year, a high-technology coalition — which includes Microsoft, Google Inc., Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Intel Corp. among others — submitted prototypes they said could transmit broadband Internet service over unlicensed and unused TV spectrum, known as "white spaces." Television broadcasters and the wireless microphone industry say such devices could interfere with programming. The Initial prototype testing failed last July because the devices did not reliably detect and avoid TV programming signals and could have caused interference. If the tests are successful this time and the devices are approved, the coalition plans to introduce commercial devices for sale after the digital television transition in February 2009."
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