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The 700 MHz Auction, Open Access and Municipal Wireless Networks

Posted on May 4, 2007 - 6:52am.

from: Muniwireless.com

The 700 MHz Auction, Open Access and Municipal Wireless Networks

From MuniWireless, May 2, 2007
By Harold Feld

It seems counterintuitive that the FCC’s consideration of rules for the upcoming 700 MHz auction will have much impact on the future of municipal wireless. But two proposals under consideration could make significant new spectrum available for both licensed and unlicensed wireless system operators. These proposals would require winners of certain licenses to offer their 700 MHz spectrum on an affordable wholesale basis. If the FCC approves these proposals, municipal systems could lease “beachfront” spectrum to expand the reach and power of their own wireless networks.

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FCC: Open Access Included in 700 MHz Spectrum Notice!

Posted on April 26, 2007 - 7:48am.

Note: Excellent comments from Harold Feld on yesterday's FCC ruling on the 700 MHz Spectrum Auction. This spectrum, currently used for a range of UHF TV stations, is prized for its many potential wireless broadband applications. It was feared the auction would give this valuable spectrum a handful of large corporations - but now it may still be possible for there to be public interest set-asides. This is significant since many of the state video franchises in motion are also well disguised 'broadband initiatives' that limit the possibility of public and municipal offerings of these essential services. – saveaccess

from: Wet Machine

Open Access Included in Spectrum Notice! Fish In Trees! Rivers Running Uphill!

Posted By: Harold

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Barton, Upton 'Disturbed' By Martin's Cable Agenda

Posted on April 24, 2007 - 8:04pm.

from: Digital Video Editing

Barton, Upton 'Disturbed' By Martin's Cable Agenda

By The Associated Press

(Broadcasting & Cable) A pair of Republican lawmakers have asked Republican FCC Chairman Kevin Martin to lay off the cable industry when it comes to "additional, unnecessary and burdensome regulations."

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( categories: FCC | FCC Video Franchise )

FCC Opens Window of Opportunity for Tribes to own Radio Stations

Posted on April 10, 2007 - 7:28am.

from: Native Times

FCC Opens Window of Opportunity for Tribes to own Radio Stations

From Native American Times, April 9, 2007
By Tracy Wind

The world of radio is opening up a one week time window in which organizations can apply for a channel of its own on FM radio. For the first time in 6 years the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is opening up spots for future would be radio owners starting Friday October 12, 2007 to Friday October 19, 2007.

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Bell Companies Ask FCC To Maintain Content Rules

Posted on April 6, 2007 - 9:43am.

from: Technology Daily

Bell Companies Ask FCC To Maintain Content Rules

By David Hatch

(Monday, April 2) Regional Bell companies seeking to compete directly with cable television systems asked the FCC not to eliminate rules designed to ensure the widespread availability of content.

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FCC Order Wades Into Net Neutrality Controversy

Posted on March 24, 2007 - 11:18am.

from: CongressDaily

FCC Order Wades Into Net Neutrality Controversy

By David Hatch

(Thursday, March 22) The FCC waded directly into the controversy over so-called network neutrality, opening a new front in the battle over whether the federal government should regulate communications giants that dominate the high-speed Internet business.

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Martin: A Record of 'Picking on' Cable

Posted on March 19, 2007 - 9:02am.

from: MultiChannel News

Martin: A Record of 'Picking on' Cable
Cable Operators Say FCC Chair Has Been Hostile

By Ted Hearn 3/19/2007

Washington — The cable industry can be certain of one thing as the Bush administration enters its final laps: Kevin Martin has been a huge pain in the coax.

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RADIO: One step closer to a non-commercial educational radio (NCE) filing window?

Posted on March 19, 2007 - 7:16am.

from: Lasar's Letter

Radio blog: One step closer to a non-commercial educational radio (NCE) filing window?

by Matthew Lasar Mar 16 2007 - 7:00pm Noncommercial

A new wave of non-commercial radio applicants will get their chance this year, it seems.

The Federal Communications Commission has announced that at its upcoming March 22nd meeting, "the Commission will consider a Memorandum Opinion and Order evaluating approximately 200 applications (comprising 76 mutually exclusive groups) to construct new or modified NCE FM broadcast stations."

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Bad Math at the FCC

Posted on February 16, 2007 - 8:57am.

Teletruth News Alert: February 15th, 2007

Click to see Cartoon: Bad Math at the FCC: Why Is this Guy Smiling?
http://www.newnetworks.com/fccsbadmath.htm

The FCC is about to testify in front of the House Commerce Committee with one of the questions being: "What steps, if any, can the Commission take to enhance the depth and accuracy of its collection of data and analysis of affected industries?"

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House/FCC Oversight Hearing Postponed

Posted on February 14, 2007 - 1:57pm.

House/FCC OVERSIGHT HEARING POSTPONED

The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet was to hold an oversight hearing with the FCC tomorrow (2/15). The hearing has been postponed so that members might attend the funeral of Committee member Charles Norwood. (R-Ga)

no new date set yet . . .

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