Washington - Several prototypes of devices that can transmit broadband Internet service over unused portions of the TV broadcast spectrum, developed by companies including Google, Microsoft and Dell, have failed a Federal Communications Commission interference test, the Associated Press reported.
The FCC said the devices could not reliably detect unused TV broadcast spectrum, and could cause interference with TV transmissions.
The group that developed the devices, which also includes HP, Intel and Philips, said in a statement that it will work with the FCC to resolve outstanding issues.
Related Links:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070808/ap_on_hi_te/internet_device_fcc_2 (AP)
http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-3457A1.pdf
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FCC power limiting device
What it does do is interfere with the FCC's power.
The FCC was created to keep communications out of the hands of communists and labor unions, by giving big corporations complete control.
They didn't intentionally allow WiFi either. 802.11 is where your computers pretend to be microwave ovens that communicate. Of course when real microwave ovens turn on they need to take evasive action.
The White Box plan is no more complicated, and uses more useful frequencies that go thru walls better.
The FCC need to suppress free communications to keep thei power over big-telecom in business. After all, the commissioners have daughters that need internships!
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