The FCC plans to open up a new batch of wireless spectrum to bring faster and more reliable access to public WiFi hotspots, its chairman announced Wednesday during a talk at the 2013 CES, although it will have to overcome some obstacles. The commission seeks to free up 195 Mhz of spectrum in the 5 GHz band, the largest block of unlicensed spectrum to be made free for WiFi expansion since 2003. The move is designed to decrease network congestion in highly trafficked areas such as airports, convention centers and major conferences.
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FCC Aims to Expand WiFi Highway
Posted by: Rachelle Dragani January 10, 2013 01:08 PMThe FCC plans to open up a new batch of wireless spectrum to bring faster and more reliable access to public WiFi hotspots, its chairman announced Wednesday during a talk at the 2013 CES, although it will have to overcome some obstacles. The commission seeks to free up 195 Mhz of spectrum in the 5 GHz band, the largest block of unlicensed spectrum to be made free for WiFi expansion since 2003. The move is designed to decrease network congestion in highly trafficked areas such as airports, convention centers and major conferences.