[WISPA] WISPA Press Release on the Upcoming FCC 900 MHz Progeny Decision
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/3/prweb10523763.htm Regards, Jeff Jeff Broadwick Bitlomat Sales Director 847-238-2481 Office 574-220-7826 Cell ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
[WISPA] WISPA Press Release on CenturyLink Bid to Overbuild Existing WISPs with Government $$$
If you aren't a member of WISPA, this is just one of the reasons that you should be. If you aren't on the national map, then to the Feds, you don't exist. http://www.wispa.org/news/2012/07/19/wispa-opposes-more-funding-for-centuryl ink-overbuild Regards, Jeff Jeff Broadwick Sales Manager, Blue Technology 574-935-8484 x106 (US/Can) 574-220-7826 (Cell) +1 574-935-8484 (Int'l) ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
[WISPA] WISPA Press Release on CAF and CenturyLink
If you aren't a member of WISPA, you should be. This is a critical issue both to individual WISPs and to the industry as a whole. If CenturyLink can get away with redefining broadband in this way, ANY WISP can be overbuilt with government funds! http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/-1678478.htm WISPA's press release about CenturyLink's attempt to use federal money to overbuild existing WISPs. Regards, Jeff Jeff Broadwick Sales Manager, Blue Technology 574-935-8484 x106 (US/Can) 574-220-7826 (Cell) +1 574-935-8484 (Int'l) ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
[WISPA] Wispa Press Release
http://www.telecompetitor.com/wisps-target-centurylink-connect-america-fund/ It would be a good idea to continue to engage with comments. Please be nice! Kudos to Matt Larson for the interview! Regards, Jeff Sales Manager, Blue Technology 574-935-8484 x106 (US/Can) 574-220-7826 (Cell) +1 574-935-8484 (Int'l) -Original Message- From: members-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Broadwick - Lists Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:22 AM To: memb...@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA Members] (no subject) http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/-1678478.htm WISPA's press release about CenturyLink's attempt to use federal money to overbuild existing WISPs. Regards, Jeff Jeff Broadwick Sales Manager, Blue Technology 574-935-8484 x106 (US/Can) 574-220-7826 (Cell) +1 574-935-8484 (Int'l) ___ Members mailing list memb...@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/members ___ Members mailing list memb...@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/members ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Wispa Press Release
I think the comments on the story yesterday is what compelled them to do this story so nice job! Forbes On 7/11/2012 2:04 PM, Jeff Broadwick - Lists wrote: http://www.telecompetitor.com/wisps-target-centurylink-connect-america-fund/ It would be a good idea to continue to engage with comments. Please be nice! Kudos to Matt Larson for the interview! Regards, Jeff Sales Manager, Blue Technology 574-935-8484 x106 (US/Can) 574-220-7826 (Cell) +1 574-935-8484 (Int'l) -Original Message- From: members-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:members-boun...@wispa.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Broadwick - Lists Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 9:22 AM To: memb...@wispa.org Subject: [WISPA Members] (no subject) http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/-1678478.htm WISPA's press release about CenturyLink's attempt to use federal money to overbuild existing WISPs. Regards, Jeff Jeff Broadwick Sales Manager, Blue Technology 574-935-8484 x106 (US/Can) 574-220-7826 (Cell) +1 574-935-8484 (Int'l) ___ Members mailing list memb...@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/members ___ Members mailing list memb...@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/members ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless
Re: [WISPA] Press Release
Congratulations Travis! *From:* wireless-boun...@wispa.org [mailto:wireless-boun...@wispa.org] *On Behalf Of *Travis Johnson *Sent:* Wednesday, September 07, 2011 10:39 AM *To:* WISPA General List *Subject:* [WISPA] Press Release Microserv, Inc Reaches 10,000 Subscriber Milestone September 1, 2011 Microserv, Inc. announced today that the company has reached a subscriber milestone by surpassing 10,000 active internet subscribers. This number of subscribers is an exciting number for privately owned companies serving rural America with high-speed internet services. Travis Johnson, Microserv CEO stated “This has been my goal for the last ten years. Reaching this number of subscribers in the rural markets we serve is a great accomplishment. The entire company is proud that we have grown to this size, and continue to grow each and every month. Johnson added “Our services areas are some of the most competitive in the nation, and we incur some of the highest expenses in the nation. We have grown because of our superior customer service. We answer every incoming call during business hours with a live person. No auto attendants, no voicemail. We listen to our customers and they value that kind of service. *About Microserv* Microserv is a regional provider of internet access services covering all of southeastern Idaho and parts of Wyoming. Microserv is a member of the Wireless Internet Service Provider’s Association (WISPA), and was awarded the 2007 WISP Operator of the Year. Microserv has over 14 years of experience as a fixed wireless and wireline provider. Services offered include fixed wireless, DSL, fiber optic and domain hosting. Microserv currently has over 95 tower locations and covers over 25,000 square miles of southeastern Idaho and parts of Wyoming. The entire network is owned and maintained by Microserv with no use of any outside vendors for backhaul or maintenance. Microserv is a privately held Idaho corporation with no outside investors or capital. It has never applied or received any type of local, state or federal government loan, grant, subsidy or stimulus money and has been profitable since the incorporation in 1997. For more information about Microserv, visit www.microserv.comhttp://www.cticonnect.com. WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Press Release
WISPA Proposes a http://www.wispa.org/?p=304 Licensed-Lite Solution for TV White Spaces Filed under: Federal Legislation http://www.wispa.org/?cat=3 at 6:06 am (no comments) http://www.wispa.org/?p=304#respond (e) http://www.wispa.org/wp-admin/post.php?action=editpost=304 Spectrum sharing would benefit consumers Washington, D.C. - October 27, 2008 - Many Americans, especially those living in rural areas have never had affordable broadband Internet access. In a letter filed with the FCC last week, WISPA, the Wireless Internet Service Providers Association (www.wispa.org), showed the FCC how it can make valuable TV White Space spectrum available for new services. The FCC is scheduled to vote on November 4 on how this spectrum can be used after the DTV transition occurs in February 2009. WISPA offered a detailed licensed-lite solution for unused TV channels. Unlike expensive spectrum auctions and noisy unlicensed spectrum, the licensed-lite approach relies on a spectrum sharing system that enables all users to operate without interference. It would benefit the public by allowing the development of new and innovative types of unlicensed broadband devices and services. It would also benefit WISPs by improving the service range of their existing networks, thereby allowing WISPs to reach new customers. WISPA's proposal also ensures that consumers will continue to receive over-the-air television signals without interference. Rick Harnish, WISPA's President, said We believe adoption of our licensed-lite proposal will stimulate rural economies around the nation by enabling low cost ubiquitous broadband service from local and regional operators. Children growing up in small towns deserve the same opportunities created by broadband adoption as those children in metropolitan areas. Small businesses and rural entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of a growing economy and we encourage the FCC Commissioners to do their part in reviving Rural America. Jack Unger, WISPA Secretary and Chair of WISPA's FCC Committee, added, We believe that there are enough White Space frequencies for all wireless users to share, without creating interference. Our licensed-lite proposal adopts a common-ground approach that benefits all users without relying on controversial spectrum-sensing techniques. Our technical solution uses a geolocation database that makes frequency sharing work. We urge the FCC Commissioners to adopt our licensed-lite proposal at their November 4th meeting because we believe it truly represents a win-win solution for all parties. Since 2004, over 30,000 comments have been filed with the FCC suggesting how the White Space frequencies should be used. Broadcasters want to be sure that new White Space users will not create interference with television reception. Silicon Valley firms favor unlicensed use for personal/portable devices that would rely on the controversial sensing technologies opposed by broadcasters. WISPA's licensed-lite approach represents a middle-of-the road solution that accommodates all of these interests. FOR MORE INFORMATION - CONTACT: Jack Unger, Chair WISPA FCC Committee 818-227-4220 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stephen Coran, Principal, Rini Coran, PC 202-463-4310 or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Respectfully, Rick Harnish General Manager - Midwest Region Great American Broadband 260-827-2482 WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Press Release - Link Technologies and Ask-Wi.Com Announce Online Wireless Training
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Re: [WISPA] Press Release - Link Technologies and Ask-Wi.Com Announce Online Wireless Training -- doesn't this need to go through the board?
Question I understand that Link Technologies is a vendor member and supporter of WISPA, but I am under the impression that those types of announcements have to go through the proper WISPA channels (e.g., WISPA Sponsored announcement...etc) and went towards are monthly/quarterly allotment of approved Sponsor SPAM Has there been a change in policy? I've got plenty of press releases I'd love to post =) Charles Wu President [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 773-457-0718 * office: 773-667-4585 x2500 16W235 83rd Street, Suite A, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 * tel: 773.667.4585 fax: 773.326.4641 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Unger Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:58 PM To: WISPA General List; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [WISPA] Press Release - Link Technologies and Ask-Wi.Com Announce Online Wireless Training http://www.wispa.org/?p=265 WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Press Release - Link Technologies and Ask-Wi.Com Announce Online Wireless Training -- doesn't this need to go through the board?
Hi Charles, I'm copying and pasting the text from a June 17, 2008 email that states WISPA's current policy regarding Press Releases. To help set your mind at ease, the Link Technologies Press Release DID go through the proper channels. The fact that the Press Release is posted on the WISPA website is a reliable indicator that a Press Release has in fact gone through the proper channels. If you have further questions, I'd suggest addressing them directly to the Board ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). Thanks, jack _ start of copied text ___ The WISPA board has discussed this matter of Unauthorized Press Releases on the WISPA listservs. Our consensus is that if any WISP or Vendor wants to make Press Releases they should send them to Rick Harnish [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Matt Larsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] for release on the WISPA Homepage. People that want to read the press releases can do so on the website without cluttering up everyone's email box and using excessive bandwidth to send these out. We will allow postings on the WISPA listservs which include a link to a private webpage which contains the Press Release or a link to the WISPA homepage. This decision should adequately solve everyone's goals and issues with minimal disruption. If Matt or I are not reelected in the upcoming election, I will notify the list for who the responsible party will be. The WISPA board will also reserve the right to decide which press releases are to be published and which are to be denied. We will not post financial information about a company on the webpage. Thanks, Rick Harnish end of copied text __ Charles Wu wrote: Question I understand that Link Technologies is a vendor member and supporter of WISPA, but I am under the impression that those types of announcements have to go through the proper WISPA channels (e.g., WISPA Sponsored announcement...etc) and went towards are monthly/quarterly allotment of approved Sponsor SPAM Has there been a change in policy? I've got plenty of press releases I'd love to post =) Charles Wu President [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 773-457-0718 * office: 773-667-4585 x2500 16W235 83rd Street, Suite A, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 * tel: 773.667.4585 fax: 773.326.4641 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Jack Unger Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2008 1:58 PM To: WISPA General List; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [WISPA] Press Release - Link Technologies and Ask-Wi.Com Announce Online Wireless Training http://www.wispa.org/?p=265 WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- Jack Unger - President, Ask-Wi.Com, Inc. Serving the Broadband Wireless Industry Since 1993 Cisco Press Author - Deploying License-Free Wireless WANs NEXT ONLINE TRAINING AUGUST 18-19 2008 http://www.linktechs.net/askwi.asp FCC Lic. #PG-12-25133 LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackunger Phone 818-227-4220 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Press Release...
On Tue, 12 Aug 2008, Jack Unger wrote: I'm copying and pasting the text from a June 17, 2008 email that states WISPA's current policy regarding Press Releases. To help set your mind at ease, the Link Technologies Press Release DID go through the proper channels. The fact that the Press Release is posted on the WISPA website is a reliable indicator that a Press Release has in fact gone through the proper channels. If you have further questions, I'd suggest addressing them directly to the Board ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). This sounds good to me...perhaps I don't even need to pay for vendor membership to get my advertising allotments for wispa. I can just post a press release and not have to pay more than the $100 associate membership. This looks a lot like insider trading to me. -- *Butch Evans*Professional Network Consultation * *Network Engineering*MikroTik RouterOS * *573-276-2879 *ImageStream * *http://www.butchevans.com/ *StarOS and MORE * *http://blog.butchevans.com/*Wired or wireless Networks* *Mikrotik Certified Consultant *Professional Technical Trainer* WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Press Release...
Butch, I have referred your complaint to the Board list for a proper evaluation. I expect that the Board will post a response either affirming the policy that I quoted below or else clarifying it . jack Butch Evans wrote: On Tue, 12 Aug 2008, Jack Unger wrote: I'm copying and pasting the text from a June 17, 2008 email that states WISPA's current policy regarding Press Releases. To help set your mind at ease, the Link Technologies Press Release DID go through the proper channels. The fact that the Press Release is posted on the WISPA website is a reliable indicator that a Press Release has in fact gone through the proper channels. If you have further questions, I'd suggest addressing them directly to the Board ([EMAIL PROTECTED]). This sounds good to me...perhaps I don't even need to pay for vendor membership to get my advertising allotments for wispa. I can just post a press release and not have to pay more than the $100 associate membership. This looks a lot like insider trading to me. -- Jack Unger - President, Ask-Wi.Com, Inc. Serving the Broadband Wireless Industry Since 1993 Cisco Press Author - Deploying License-Free Wireless WANs NEXT ONLINE TRAINING AUGUST 18-19 2008 http://www.linktechs.net/askwi.asp FCC Lic. #PG-12-25133 LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/jackunger Phone 818-227-4220 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] PRESS RELEASE
Please see attached PRESS RELEASE. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 11:00 AM To: wireless@wispa.org Subject: Wireless Digest, Vol 4, Issue 17 Send Wireless mailing list submissions to wireless@wispa.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than Re: Contents of Wireless digest... Today's Topics: 1. spring cleaning (Kurt Fankhauser) 2. Re: New WISPA Vendor Member - Alianza (Matt) -- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 13:50:57 -0400 From: Kurt Fankhauser [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [WISPA] spring cleaning To: 'WISPA General List' wireless@wispa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Been cleaning out the shop and have the following items available if anyone wants them contact me offlist. 2x WAR4 Metro's (new) $195 each 3x Senao 2511 (used) $25 each 2x TR-CPE200-19's $90 each 2x TR-CPE80$60 each 1x TR-CPE200-N $75 1x TR-CPE200-15 $75 Kurt Fankhauser WAVELINC P.O. Box 126 Bucyrus, OH 44820 419-562-6405 www.wavelinc.com -- Message: 2 Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:23:31 -0500 From: Matt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [WISPA] New WISPA Vendor Member - Alianza To: WISPA General List wireless@wispa.org Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 VoIP offers a road map for WISPs to offer the double play to their customers. I have been thinking for a long time that I will need to partner with someone to help me put together my telephony offerings to my customers. I am guessing a fair number of my customers will look to me for their telephone needs when I decide to offer it. I am glad to see Alianza step up as a Vendor Member to offer these services to WISPs. With this email we formally welcome Alianza to WISPA and thank them for their support of our industry. Here is a little bit of information about Michael Alvarez and Alianza: Anyone have any experience with Alinaza? Matt -- ___ Wireless mailing list Wireless@wispa.org http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless End of Wireless Digest, Vol 4, Issue 17 *** No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1379 - Release Date: 4/15/2008 6:10 PM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.0/1379 - Release Date: 4/15/2008 6:10 PM PRESS RELEASE - to wire 041608.doc Description: PRESS RELEASE - to wire 041608.doc WISPA Wants You! Join today! http://signup.wispa.org/ WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
Re: [WISPA] Press Release: WISPA,Part-15.org concur on whitespace usage issues
Marlon Michael; Mozaltov, Cheers, this is great news, we should work togerther more, IMHO. Ron Wallace -Original Message- From: David Hughes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 5, 2007 09:55 PM To: ''WISPA General List'' Subject: [WISPA] Press Release: WISPA, Part-15.org concur on whitespace usage issues PHONE: (509) 982-2181 FAX: (509) 982-2238 1 DR. Park Road Suite H1 Mt. Vernon, Il. 62864 WISPA and Part-15.Org Concur on use of Whitespace Spectrum Washington, DC (March 1, 2007) One of the key issues concerning commercial wireless broadband providers is how the FCC will control the unused television channels' white space to unlicensed use for broadband and wireless innovation (FCC Docket 04-186). The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, as well as Part-15.Org, both leading representatives of the industry, have joined forces in agreement to refute claims made by the television broadcast industry that unlicensed devices operating in unused TV channels would interfere with TV reception and other licensed uses of the TV band; and second, whether the TV white space spectrum should be exclusively licensed instead of unlicensed. Both industry representatives told the Federal Communication Commission that opening this spectrum to unlicensed use will help provide more affordable and ubiquitous broadband coverage, particularly in rural areas. It will also pave the way for improved home and enterprise networking, wireless device and service innovation Both Part-15.Org and WISPA explain in their comments to the FCC that licensing is both impractical and inadvisable in this band and argue that the interference-avoidance mechanisms proposed in the FCC's original 2004 rulemaking are sufficient-along with specific technical parameters to be developed by the FCC-to protect licensed TV band users. Marlon K. Schafer, FCC Committee chairperson for WISPA, said that he is pleased both groups are working together on this important issue. An unlicensed environment will encourage entrepreneurship, and this is especially important in rural areas where major providers are not willing to expend the needed capital for a relatively few subscribers. He also said the organizations want to make sure that incumbent, licensed users of the spectrum are not harmed by unlicensed use. We want to be good stewards of the environment. Schafer said that a May, 2006 Pew Report showed more than eight million wireless broadband subscribers were in place, with that number increasing daily. We believe at least twice that are waiting for service because we have technological and physical band limitations that this spectrum could help alleviate. There are vast areas of the nation where VHF and UHF analog television signals are not received and by reusing this essentially vacant spectrum, we can help bring high-speed broadband connectivity to these waiting homes, businesses, schools and governments on a cost-effective basis, he said. Michael R. Anderson, chairman of the License Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers Organization, Part-15.ORG, said that continuing to do business as usual regarding spectrum utilization is not in the best interest of rural Americans. He said the FCC's recent approach to open additional spectrum to license exempt broadband providers exemplifies their docket to remove common barriers that have stifled the growth of broadband for over a decade. PART-15.ORG applauds the FCC for their bold initiatives in moving forward with opening up the 'white space' for full utilization for broadband, Anderson said. For more information please contact: Marlon K. Schafer FCC Committee Chairman Founding Board Member (509) 982-2181 (509) 988-0260 cell WISPA - Wireless Internet Service Providers Association is dedicated to promoting and improving the WISP industry. We welcome you to our web site and invite you to read about the association and its efforts. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/ -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
[WISPA] Press Release: WISPA, Part-15.org concur on whitespace usage issues
PHONE: (509) 982-2181 FAX: (509) 982-2238 1 DR. Park Road Suite H1 Mt. Vernon, Il. 62864 WISPA and Part-15.Org Concur on use of Whitespace Spectrum Washington, DC (March 1, 2007) One of the key issues concerning commercial wireless broadband providers is how the FCC will control the unused television channels' white space to unlicensed use for broadband and wireless innovation (FCC Docket 04-186). The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, as well as Part-15.Org, both leading representatives of the industry, have joined forces in agreement to refute claims made by the television broadcast industry that unlicensed devices operating in unused TV channels would interfere with TV reception and other licensed uses of the TV band; and second, whether the TV white space spectrum should be exclusively licensed instead of unlicensed. Both industry representatives told the Federal Communication Commission that opening this spectrum to unlicensed use will help provide more affordable and ubiquitous broadband coverage, particularly in rural areas. It will also pave the way for improved home and enterprise networking, wireless device and service innovation Both Part-15.Org and WISPA explain in their comments to the FCC that licensing is both impractical and inadvisable in this band and argue that the interference-avoidance mechanisms proposed in the FCC's original 2004 rulemaking are sufficient-along with specific technical parameters to be developed by the FCC-to protect licensed TV band users. Marlon K. Schafer, FCC Committee chairperson for WISPA, said that he is pleased both groups are working together on this important issue. An unlicensed environment will encourage entrepreneurship, and this is especially important in rural areas where major providers are not willing to expend the needed capital for a relatively few subscribers. He also said the organizations want to make sure that incumbent, licensed users of the spectrum are not harmed by unlicensed use. We want to be good stewards of the environment. Schafer said that a May, 2006 Pew Report showed more than eight million wireless broadband subscribers were in place, with that number increasing daily. We believe at least twice that are waiting for service because we have technological and physical band limitations that this spectrum could help alleviate. There are vast areas of the nation where VHF and UHF analog television signals are not received and by reusing this essentially vacant spectrum, we can help bring high-speed broadband connectivity to these waiting homes, businesses, schools and governments on a cost-effective basis, he said. Michael R. Anderson, chairman of the License Exempt Wireless Internet Service Providers Organization, Part-15.ORG, said that continuing to do business as usual regarding spectrum utilization is not in the best interest of rural Americans. He said the FCC's recent approach to open additional spectrum to license exempt broadband providers exemplifies their docket to remove common barriers that have stifled the growth of broadband for over a decade. PART-15.ORG applauds the FCC for their bold initiatives in moving forward with opening up the 'white space' for full utilization for broadband, Anderson said. For more information please contact: Marlon K. Schafer FCC Committee Chairman Founding Board Member (509) 982-2181 (509) 988-0260 cell WISPA - Wireless Internet Service Providers Association is dedicated to promoting and improving the WISP industry. We welcome you to our web site and invite you to read about the association and its efforts. -- WISPA Wireless List: wireless@wispa.org Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://lists.wispa.org/mailman/listinfo/wireless Archives: http://lists.wispa.org/pipermail/wireless/
