Re: [WISPA] FCC Martin comments on relcass of wireless broadbandas an info service
And you may be right and that is my point in drawing out this answer Martin made to the committee. He also states the reclass would eliminate unnecessary regulatory barriers and clarifications of such, though he does not provide an example. And if his agenda for this reclass does only effect licensed spectrum, how will that effect the regulatory burdens on the UL provider? This may be the NPRM that brings a significant amount of the UL providers out of the closet, so to speak... or maybe not. Frank - Original Message - From: Dawn DiPietro [EMAIL PROTECTED] All, I got the impression Martin did not have WISP's in mind when he made this decision. As quoted from the article; He added it also would “establish a consistent regulatory framework across broadband platforms.” This is the same rationale Martin has used to support deregulation of DSL, BPL and cable modem Internet access. He said action on the wireless broadband question would be especially timely since the FCC just auctioned AWS-1 spectrum for wireless broadband and is preparing for a 700MHz auction. Link to full article below; http://www.phoneplusmag.com/hotnews/72h513247.html Regards, Dawn DiPietro Peter R. wrote: He is talking about cellular broadband, not UL wireless. Frank Muto wrote: http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_110/110-resp.FCC.020707.Chairman.resp%20to%20our%2013107%20ltr.pdf See page seven, second to last paragraph; The Commission is also considering an order that would classify wireless broadband Internet access service as an information service... Frank Muto Co-founder - Washington Bureau for ISP Advocacy - WBIA -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] FCC Martin comments on relcass of wireless broadbandas an info service
I am sorry to look stupid here guys but I am missing the point. Please spell it out for me like I am a pre-schooler. I am not grasping the finer points being made. What is it about Martin's answer that will have any effect on us or other licensed wireless broadband industries. Thanks, Scriv Frank Muto wrote: And you may be right and that is my point in drawing out this answer Martin made to the committee. He also states the reclass would eliminate unnecessary regulatory barriers and clarifications of such, though he does not provide an example. And if his agenda for this reclass does only effect licensed spectrum, how will that effect the regulatory burdens on the UL provider? This may be the NPRM that brings a significant amount of the UL providers out of the closet, so to speak... or maybe not. Frank - Original Message - From: Dawn DiPietro [EMAIL PROTECTED] All, I got the impression Martin did not have WISP's in mind when he made this decision. As quoted from the article; He added it also would “establish a consistent regulatory framework across broadband platforms.” This is the same rationale Martin has used to support deregulation of DSL, BPL and cable modem Internet access. He said action on the wireless broadband question would be especially timely since the FCC just auctioned AWS-1 spectrum for wireless broadband and is preparing for a 700MHz auction. Link to full article below; http://www.phoneplusmag.com/hotnews/72h513247.html Regards, Dawn DiPietro Peter R. wrote: He is talking about cellular broadband, not UL wireless. Frank Muto wrote: http://energycommerce.house.gov/Press_110/110-resp.FCC.020707.Chairman.resp%20to%20our%2013107%20ltr.pdf See page seven, second to last paragraph; The Commission is also considering an order that would classify wireless broadband Internet access service as an information service... Frank Muto Co-founder - Washington Bureau for ISP Advocacy - WBIA -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] FCC Martin comments on relcass of wireless broadbandas an info service
Scriv, The particular paragraph that I pointed out that this was timely because of the 700MHz Auction. After reading the pdf file that Frank posted it looks like Martin feels that there is enough UL spectrum in the 5Ghz range to last WiFi providers far into the future. Martin did comment on White Spaces being used for low power devices but mentioned they were still working on technical issues. The emphasis was put directly spectrum auctions being an important part of their strategy to build out mobile broadband networks. I did paraphrase a bit but is all spelled out starting on page 7 paragraph 3. As far as I know the last time the information services issue came up the FCC was talking specifically about the CableCo's. I hope this was helpful. Regards, Dawn DiPietro John Scrivner wrote: I am sorry to look stupid here guys but I am missing the point. Please spell it out for me like I am a pre-schooler. I am not grasping the finer points being made. What is it about Martin's answer that will have any effect on us or other licensed wireless broadband industries. Thanks, Scriv -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] FCC Martin comments on relcass of wireless broadbandas an info service
INLINE Dawn DiPietro wrote: Scriv, The particular paragraph that I pointed out that this was timely because of the 700MHz Auction. After reading the pdf file that Frank posted it looks like Martin feels that there is enough UL spectrum in the 5Ghz range to last WiFi providers far into the future. Martin did comment on White Spaces being used for low power devices but mentioned they were still working on technical issues. The emphasis was put directly spectrum auctions being an important part of their strategy to build out mobile broadband networks. The FCC doesn't really regulate UL. But it does regulate licensed space. This means that the cell companies are free to go crazy with data services. It might just have been a sales pitch for the new auction. (He does like to pat himself on the back for obvious things). Another reason for the announcement is the taxes and USF on the data stuff. And a final thought might be that Congress just smacked him and he wants to look pro-active. I did paraphrase a bit but is all spelled out starting on page 7 paragraph 3. As far as I know the last time the information services issue came up the FCC was talking specifically about the CableCo's. Actually it was BPL about 2 months ago. I hope this was helpful. Regards, Dawn DiPietro John Scrivner wrote: I am sorry to look stupid here guys but I am missing the point. Please spell it out for me like I am a pre-schooler. I am not grasping the finer points being made. What is it about Martin's answer that will have any effect on us or other licensed wireless broadband industries. Thanks, Scriv -- Regards, Peter Radizeski RAD-INFO, Inc. - NSP Strategist We Help ISPs Connect Communicate 813.963.5884 http://www.marketingIDEAguy.com -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/