Tech Policy Reading Group

by | September 27, 2009 | Courses, Policy | Comments Off

Week 3 / Sept 29: Wireless & Spectrum Readings:

  • FCC Notice of Inquiry, Fostering Innovation and Investment in the Wireless Communications Market: http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/FCC-09-66A1.pdf (pages 1-10, 16-23, 28-30)
  • Victor Pickard & Sascha D. Meinrath, Revitalizing the Public Airwaves: http://www.newamerica.net/files/Pickard_Meinrath_WorkingPaper24_RevitalizingPublicAirwaves.pdf (addressing various models of spectrum reform) (pages 7-11)
  • Philadelphia Story: http://www.newamerica.net/files/NAF_PhilWireless_report.pdf
  • Larry Page & former FCC Chairman Kevin Martin on white spaces: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D7dueHdWW8

Optional:
New America Foundation papers:
Citizens’ Guide to the Airwaves (for those less spectrum savvy): http://www.newamerica.net/files/airwaves.pdf.

Questions to think about:
1. Is wireless the solution to broadband’s problems?
2. What should the Obama administration’s priorities be on wireless issues?

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