White Spaces (a.k.a. "WiFi on Steroids”) has been officially launched

“(businessinsider.com)– A new form of wireless network known as White Spaces will come online next month, the FCC announced on Dec 22. White Spaces has been called "WiFi on steroids" and has been championed by the likes of Google and Microsoft.

Spectrum Bridge has been given the OK to become the first active White Spaces database administrator. The FCC says it can begin operations on January 26. The first approved device will be made by Koos Technical Services, and it will work much like a wireless router.” Read more

The Wireless Innovation Alliance (WIA) website

Beginning of the journey:

On October 15, 2008, FCC Chairman Kevin Martin announced his support for the unlicensed use of white spaces within the radio frequency spectrum. The Wireless Innovation Alliance posted the following video on YouTube on Sep 26, 2008:

via wirelessinnovation’s youtube channel

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