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Government
& Public Affairs Update
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Government &
Public Affairs Team
Larry F. Ayres
R. Daniel Beattie
Andrew C. Richner
Charles R. Spies
Reginald M. Turner
John
Van Fossen, Practice Group Leader
Lucius A. Vassar
Bret S. Wacker
Chris Wagner
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Television
Broadcast Spectrum Targeted for "Super WiFi"
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote next week on
whether to open to the public a portion of television broadcast
spectrum currently used by television stations, Broadway performers
and sports venues for their wireless microphones.
Such a move could help alleviate pressure on existing mobile networks
and provide new innovation in the wireless industry. According
to the Washington Post, the plan is generally supported by all five
FCC Commissioners.
Google, Microsoft and Dell have lobbied in the past for the ability
to use this particular portion of television broadcast spectrum,
which has the range of several miles versus hundreds of feet and is
capable of traveling through obstructions like concrete walls.
Nevertheless, the plan, which has yet to be disclosed publicly, is
drawing criticism from the National Association of Broadcasters,
prompting the FCC to map television channels and major wireless
microphone usage and require that wireless devices using the white
space be configured to avoid the frequencies in use in a given area.
To view a national map of available white spaces by county, click here.
The FCC is set to vote on white spaces on Thursday, September 23.
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If you have any questions concerning these issues,
please contact Chris Wagner at 202.772.0924 or cwagner@clarkhill.com.
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To find out
more about Clark Hill and our Government & Public Affairs
Practice Group, visit clarkhill.com
or call 800.949.3124
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