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Google has issued a plan to the Federal Communications Commission, (FCC), to use white space, which is the space between television channels 2 through 51, to provide wireless internet connection saying that the white space is an untapped natural resource that has the ability to bring wireless internet connection to all Americans.
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Fast Facts:
- National Association of Broadcasters opposes use of white space
- Google asked for "spectrum sensing" to prevent signal interference
- Willing to provide technical support without third party funds
- Letter to FCC was 6 pages long
- Devices to enable use of white space could be on market in 2009
- Bill Gates has also asked the FCC to free-up white space
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Google White Space Questions
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