New FCC Rules Give Consumers More Choice (broadcast Friday, August 3rd, 2007)

This week the FCC announced that it would require companies vying to use one part of the radio spectrum to allow any device running any software to access it. Later this year, wireless companies will bid on a portion of the 700 megahertz band of the radio spectrum. In this hour, we'll look at the decision to require a certain amount of open access to that band, and what it could mean for wireless technology. Teachers, find more information about using Science Friday as a classroom resource in the Kids' Connection.

Guests

Steven Cherry
Senior Associate Editor
IEEE Spectrum
New York, New York

Related Links

• FCC Wireless Telecommunications Bureau
• FCC approves some open wireless requirements
• FCC sets 700MHz auction rules: limited open access, no wholesale requirement

Segment produced by:Charles Bergquist

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