Powerful WiFi is coming. To everywhere.
The FCC is widely expected to approve a new set of rules freeing unused, unlicensed bands of broadcast spectrum (aka “white noise”) to be used for WiFi. This new expansive, beefed-up WiFi will be able to bring coverage to overlooked rural areas, as well as add additional quality coverage to gadget-dense urban locales.
Much of the newly free bands of spectrum are a direct result of the recent conversion of television signals from analog to digital because digital transmissions use a smaller segment of the spectrum. The abandoned television bandwidth are low frequency, which is perfect for WiFi as low-frequency waves can travel further and more easily penetrate buildings and other obstructions.
The rulings are expected September 23rd.
via NYT
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