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FCC Approves “White Spaces” to Expand Internet Access Nationwide

HeadlineNov 05, 2008

And the Federal Communications Commission has approved a plan that could expand wireless broadband internet access to more of the country. On Tuesday, FCC commissioners voted to allow the unlicensed use of so-called “white space” television spectrum for wireless internet services. Proponents say white spaces could provide fast internet connection to tens of millions of Americans on the wrong end of the digital divide.

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