Amazon explores possible new fast, uncongested wireless service

Several companies are trying out alternative Wi-Fi bands to provide customers with more connectivity options.

Terrestrial Wi-Fi is being explored by satellite service provider Globalstar and promises an alternative to congested Wi-Fi spectrum. Amazon tried out just this kind of new wireless service earlier this year and to do so is exploring a partnership with Globalstar, which has sought to provide ground-based wireless data services by asking the Federal Communications Commission to open up a new Wi-Fi channel. If approved by the FCC, Globalstar’s terrestrial low-power service could serve as a premium high-speed alternative that Amazon could offer customers.