This sounded like such a good idea. That’s why Microsoft, Dell, and Google were salivating over the prospects. The device would have used previously unused TV airwaves to allow for the transmission of wireless broadband. Sadly, it’s flopped so far.
This could be a great boon to people who cannot otherwise get broadband service. If they can fix the bugs, I’ll be the first to sign up!
From SeattlePI.com
The government gave a failing grade to a prototype device that Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Dell Inc. and other technology companies said would beam high-speed Internet service over unused television airwaves.
Despite the setback, FCC chairman Kevin Martin said Tuesday the agency still would like to find a way to transmit high-speed Internet service over the unused airwaves.
The technology companies say the unlicensed and unused TV airwaves, also known as “white spaces,” would make Internet service accessible and affordable, especially in rural areas and also spur innovation.
Experimental Wireless Broadband System Flops on August 9th, 2007 at 2:59 pm
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