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November 3, 2008

FCC to Vote on White Spaces
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The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote on Tuesday on
a measure that could expand wireless broadband internet access to more
of the country. The FCC will decide whether to allow the unlicensed use
of so-called “white spaces” television spectrum for wireless internet
services. The media advocacy group Free Press says white spaces could be
used to provide fast internet connection to tens of millions of
Americans now on the wrong side of the digital divide. One of the most
vocal opponents to the move is the National Association of Broadcasters.



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