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FCC considers offering spectrum for free wireless Internet

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May 29, 2008
        
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Proposal also requires filter to block minors from adult content May 29, 2008 (IDG News Service) The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will soon vote on a plan to auction spectrum, with the winner required to offer free wireless Internet services. The winner of the 25-MHz piece of spectrum... [read full story]                    

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Tech columnist lambasts FCC chair over lagging U.S. broadband

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May 31, 2008
        

Famed technology columnist Walt Mossberg aggressively confronted the head of the Federal Communications Commission over the state of U.S. broadband during Thursday's closing session of the All Things Digital Conference, reported The...

FCC now seems open to free Wi-Fi plan

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May 30, 2008
        

In a variation of a plan it previously shot down, the Federal Communications Commission has proposed that the winner of a newly planned spectrum auction be required to offer free wireless Internet service. The FCC's proposal...

Next Wireless Spectrum Sale Likely to Come With a Catch

ecommercetimes.com
May 30, 2008
        

Fresh off an ambitious wireless spectrum auction that could help create a new marketplace for high-speed wireless services, the Federal Communications Commission will soon consider another auction with a significant twist that could...

FCC to Vote on Plan for Free Nationwide Wireless Internet

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May 30, 2008
        

Washington - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) could require the winner of a planned wireless spectrum auction to offer free wireless Internet service across a large portion of the country, the Associated Press reported....

                   
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Free Internet... At What Cost?

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May 30, 2008
        

This post was submitted by Chris, who wonders if queer girls can have boyfriends.This morning Reuters reported that the FCC is proposing auctioning off a part of the wireless spectrum under the condition that the winner provide free...

FCC ponders auction for free wireless service

goingon.com
May 30, 2008
        

The FCC is trying to help those "who can't afford or don't want to pay for high-speed Internet access." Doesn't that cover just about everyone? The FCC's mindset is in the right place, however, in order to buy the spectrum it could...

FCC Considering Forcing Winner of Wireless Spectrum Auction to Give Away Access

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May 30, 2008
        

Shane McGlaun (Blog) - May 30, 2008 2:30 PM FCC says users of free service would be blocked from viewing porn In the quest to get more Americans online, the FCC is considering a plan that would require the winner of a new wireless...

FCC Considering Forcing Winner of Wireless Spectrum Auction to Give Away Access

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May 30, 2008
        

Shane McGlaun (Blog) - May 30, 2008 2:30 PM FCC says users of free service would be blocked from viewing porn In the quest to get more Americans online, the FCC is considering a plan that would require the winner of a new wireless...

FCC Mulling Free High-Speed Internet Network Plan

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May 30, 2008
        

WASHINGTON -- Federal regulators may require the winner of airwaves being auctioned off by the government to provide free wireless high-speed Internet service across a large swath of the U.S. The Federal Communications Commission at...

FCC Seeking to Provide Free Wireless Broadband

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May 30, 2008
        

This would certainly disrupt the likes of AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon: if wireless were totally free, they'd lose a significant revenue stream. I mean: how can they hope to compete with a zero-cost plan? From the article: The FCC is...

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