Lawyer Article
Spectrum Solution for TV Broadband
September 28, 2010
The FCC’s National Broadband Plan has caused considerable consternation among over-the-air television broadcasters. The FCC wants broadcasters to surrender 120 MHz of the television spectrum for repurposing to broadband. But many broadcasters say this will limit their future options for providing digital programming. Rather than ask television broadcasters to surrender spectrum space, the FCC should look to local broadcasters to drive broadband service.
Television broadcasters have long been ready adapters to new technology, and they are already in position—and have a tremendous incentive—to deliver this service to customers.
Television broadcasters have long been ready adapters to new technology, and they are already in position—and have a tremendous incentive—to deliver this service to customers.
Read about the plan in the current issue of the Radio Business Report/Television Business Report.
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