• 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.
  • Fast Facts:

    1. National Association of Broadcasters opposes use of white space
    2. Google asked for "spectrum sensing" to prevent signal interference
    3. Willing to provide technical support without third party funds
    4. Letter to FCC was 6 pages long
    5. Devices to enable use of white space could be on market in 2009
    6. Bill Gates has also asked the FCC to free-up white space

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