Airwave Auction Should Aim to Foster New Broadband Choices

AIRWAVES AUCTION SHOULD AIM TO FOSTER NEW BROADBAND CHOICES
[SOURCE: Center for Democracy & Technology]
A substantial portion of soon-to-be-available public airwaves should be allocated to promote new competitive alternatives for general-purpose broadband Internet service, CDT said in comments filed this week with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC is facing a momentous decision over what to do with valuable wireless spectrum in the 700 MHz band that is being returned by broadcasters as part of the switch from analog to digital television signals. CDT believes that allocating substantial spectrum to broadband with preconditions for neutrality and wholesale access will be the best way to foster competition and innovation on the newly available airwaves.
CDT Comments: FCC Spectrum Auction: http://www.cdt.org/speech/net-neutrality/20070523fcc-spectrum.pdf

* Public Interest Groups Want FCC To Create Wireless Broadband Competition
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