We've always been totally enamored of the idea of
white space wireless transmissions -- using gaps in the broadcast spectrum reserved for TV to transmit broadband-speed data -- but the sad reality is that despite backing from heavy hitters like Google and Microsoft, the idea's never really gotten off the ground. Fierce
opposition from NAB and
non-working devices aside, however, the White Spaces Coalition just isn't ready to give up: it's just launched the more consumer-focused Wireless Innovation Alliance, which, as far as we can tell, is basically the same pitch with a much snazzier website. While we'd love to see a groundswell of consumer support help get this tech off the ground, we'd say that best marketing would be for a working device to make an appearance, no?
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
SteveS @ Dec 13th 2007 7:18AM
Won't this all be a moot point after the FCC auctions off the TV spectrum? I mean are they going to leave the "gaps" out of the deal?
Zach @ Dec 13th 2007 7:24AM
Gotta love it how "new forms of entertainment" comes before "enhanced public safety" in their intro video.