TV bands white space operation will be "unlicensed but regulated," a new concept for wireless networks.
This is the first time unlicensed consumer electronics will be allowed to co-exist with licensed, protected services.
The TV Bands administrator will be a key partner with the FCC, fostering innovative use of this spectrum while protecting the continuity of operation of licensed incumbents.
In 2004 the FCC began to determine the feasibility, rules and regulations of allowing wireless devices to operate in unused TV broadcast channels, commonly referred to as “TV white space”. In 2008 the FCC adopted rules to allow unlicensed use of TV-band frequencies.
Many consumer product manufacturers, software companies and wireless service providers are closely watching TV Band developments, promising a new wave of consumer products sporting enhanced wireless broadband capabilities. Additionally, TV Band spectrum offers a new resource to deliver broadband services to classically underserved US markets with relatively low-cost wireless infrastructure.
FCC actions to allow unlicensed TV Band use represent a significant new opportunity for innovative wireless communications while introducing unique challenges for the protection of licensed incumbents.
Key Bridge has carefully studied the FCC Opinion and Order authorizing unlicensed use of TV Band frequencies. In our estimation the database administrator will play a pivotal role enabling the long-term success of the FCC's goals and intentions for innovative use of this spectrum while protecting the investments and continuing services of licensed incumbents.
We have established the following key features our solution: