FCC White Spaces Decision: Opportunities, but a Few Questions By Robert Primosch  Regulatory Landscape

On November 13 the FCC released its long-awaited decision establishing rules for unlicensed usage of unoccupied television broadcast spectrum, also known as the “TV white space.” The decision undoubtedly will lead to new spectrum opportunities for public and private entities interested in providing wireless services, particularly broadband access. Yet, much work remains to be done before unlicensed usage of the TV white space becomes a reality. More

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