FCC sets rules for auction of spectrum that could be technological speedway

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The FCC is planning to auction off 36 megahertz of unused UHF television frequencies between channels 60 and 69. The rules governing the upcoming auction do not cover a narrow portion of the spectrum, currently reserved as buffers to prevent interference with public safety networks. The delay in opening up this narrow band has drawn protests from communications service providers and others who see great potential in providing wireless Internet and other cellular services to the public.

Radiotelephone communications, Cellular Mobile Radio Services, Identification & Frequency Allocation, Cellular and Other Wireless Telecommunications, Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Internet, Television broadcasting, Television frequency allocation, Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular technology, Marketing, Equipment and supplies, Political activity, Frequency allocation (Telecommunications), Cellular telephone services, Telecommunications regulations, Wireless communications

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A tiny technology company has satellite giants fighting hard

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Satellite television communications provider Northpoint Technology Ltd. has nearly convinced regulators to allow the small company to deliver inexpensive high-speed Web access and video services to customers via airwaves occupied by giants like DirecTV. The Federal Communications Commission may approve Northpoint's plan in weeks, much to the dismay of lobbyists for the 9 companies formed into the Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association. Northpoint chief Sophia Collier also plans to use transmitters on the Earth's surface to grab more of the spectrum employed by satellite television companies. In addition to a service for 96 TV channels, the Austin, Texas company will compete against cable giants by offering Internet access. Northpoint also has significant lobbying power to hopefully get its plan approved by Congress.

Services introduction, Satellite Telecommunications, Guided missiles and space vehicles, Communications Satellites, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing, Satellite TV Communications, Management, Services, Satellite communications services industry, Company service introduction, Service introduction, Satellite television, Collier, Sophia, Northpoint Technology Ltd.

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U.S. court orders FCC to reconsider phone companies' access-charge rules

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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia made the decision to impede the rules made for telephone companies by the FCC on charges that are paid by companies to use one another's services. It is a big win for the Baby Bells but perhaps not in the long run. The FCC could decide to implement a bigger cut in access charges. But, for now, the phone companies are pleased with the ruling.

Legal issues & crime, Wired Telecommunications Carriers, Telephone Communications, Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Telephone services, Industry legal issue

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