[STDS-802-11-REG] FW: Ofcom publishes statement approving the use of new ‘TV white space’ wireless technology

[Rich Kennedy <rkennedy1000@xxxxxxxxx>]

Title: Radio Spectrum

All:

 

Ofcom has officially opened their TV bands for sharing. See below.

 

Rich Kennedy

Manager, New Technology Development

MediaTek Inc. 

rich.kennedy@xxxxxxxxxxxx

(832) 298-1114

 

Wi-Fi Alliance Spectrum & Regulatory TG Chair

Wi-Fi Alliance White Spaces TTG Chair

Wi-Fi Alliance White Spaces MTG Vice-chair

IEEE802.11 TGaf (WLAN in White Spaces) Chair

IEEE802.11/15 Regulatory SC Chair

IEEE 802.11/18 Liaison

 

 

 

 

From: Ofcom Updates [mailto:Updates@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2015 7:03 PM
To: Richard Kennedy
Subject: Ofcom publishes statement approving the use of new ‘TV white space’ wireless technology

 

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Ofcom has today given the green light for industry to harness the benefits of TV white spaces, an innovative new wireless technology. ‘White spaces’ are gaps in the radio spectrum in frequency bands, which can be used to offer new wireless applications to benefit consumers and businesses. The white spaces covered by this statement are in frequencies currently used for digital terrestrial TV and wireless microphones, among other services, in the 470 MHz – 790 MHz spectrum band. Ofcom is now putting in place the foundations for industry to use TV white spaces. To avoid harmful interference being caused to existing spectrum users, databases will apply rules, set by Ofcom, to put limits on the power levels at which these devices can operate. Based on the trials and stakeholder feedback, there is considerable interest from industry in developing this technology. Ofcom also plans to explore whether the white space in other spectrum bands could be used for similar innovation in future. A news release of the announcement can be viewed here. Information on industry’s trials of TV white space devices can be viewed here. Subscribe to other lists ·      Telecoms ·      Broadcasting ·      Competition Bulletin ·      Numbering ·      Consumer Information ·      Media Literacy ·      Postal Services

 

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