FCC looks to MSS Spectrum for Broadband

"The Federal Communications Commission now has its sights set on freeing up spectrum allocated for satellite services as it continues its search for more spectrum to accommodate wireless broadband services under the National Broadband Plan announced in March.

As part of the broadband plan, the FCC wants to make 300 MHz of spectrum available for wireless broadband within the next five years and a total of 500 MHz in 10 years.

The commission has already talked up giving TV broadcasters incentives to give up about 120 MHz of Spectrum, and now it is targeting 90 MHz of spectrum in the Mobile Satellite Services band (MSS).

Full MSS Spectrum Article and Post Source

http://www.fiercebroadbandwireless.com/story/fcc-looks-mss-spectrum-broadband/2010-06-20

http://news.cnet.com/8301-30686_3-20008211-266.html?tag=mncol;title

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