The Google Blog recently had an interesting write up on a unique fiber optic deployment in Ottawa where instead of paying monthly rates, 400 homeowners are being allowed to buy their own last mile fiber connection.
http://www.broadbandreports.com/shownews/Owning-Your-Own-Fiber-99230
On Friday, Nov. 14, the FCC issued the full text of its Second Report and Order and Memorandum Opinion and Order. Commonly referred to as the white spaces decision, the 130-page document primarily details the rulings and the reasoning that will govern the operation of non-broadcast devices in the TV broadcast band. . .
http://broadcastengineering.com/news/fcc-releases-full-text-white-spaces-ruling-1123/
The Federal Communications Commission uncorked a plethora of prime spectrum in TV white spaces for unlicensed wireless devices and services — a big victory for tech companies that could also lay the foundation for WiMAX deployment in rural America.
http://main.nc.us/whitespaces/wp-login.php
The FCC has ruled to open up white space, which proponents say will create a new broadband era. But groups like the NAB are criticizing the FCC’s white-space decision, saying it may interfere with TV broadcasting. The NAB may ask Congress to reconsider the FCC’s white-space ruling.
http://www.cio-today.com/news/Will-FCC-White-Space-Ruling-Stand-/story.xhtml?story_id=012000WK58MO
From Shelly Palmer:
“This is the beginning of a new era in telecom. White space is very, very disintermediating to incumbent telcos. Consumers are going to love interoperable devices that have relatively long range wireless connectivity. White space may be the technology that allows affordable broadband in rural America. Inventors, innovators and businesses big and small will be able to harness the power of ubiquitous connectivity. The applications will be as limitless as our imaginations!”
http://www.shellypalmermedia.com/2008/11/09/white-space-%E2%80%93-a-connected-future/
