Many have feared that unlicensed spectrum would suffer from a “tragedy of the commons,” in which the spectrum becomes congested as more users dive in without regard to their effects on other users. Engineers and others have worked hard to prevent that outcome.
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LightSquared is no Solyndra
The continued growth of wireless broadband depends in large part on the availability of spectrum. A recent study estimates that by 2019 the U.S. will need more than 350 additional megahertz of licensed spectrum to support projected commercial mobile wireless demand – 50% more than is currently available.
Lifeline Reforms Present Opportunity to Improve Efficiency
The reforms to the Lifeline program proposed by the Federal Communications Commissions “are advertised as necessary because broadband access has become a more important communications tool than simple voice service,” explains Scott Wallsten, Technology Policy Institute Vice President for Research and Senior Fellow, in comments filed today with the FCC. “But the reforms present an opportunity to dramatically improve the efficiency of the program.” The comments were drafted and filed with John W. Mayo and Olga Ukhaneva from the Georgetown Center for Business and Public Policy.
TPI Aspen Forum Begins Sunday
The 2015 Technology Policy Institute Aspen Forum begins this Sunday, August 16 and runs through August 18. The signature event will once again offer thoughtful discussion on topics impacting the information and technology industries. Discussion panels, working groups and keynotes include, in addition to the above, such timely topics as global aspects of internet regulation, the expansion of universal service funds to broadband, network neutrality, intellectual property and competition policy, and a host of others. Registration is still open and can be performed on the TPI website.
U.S. Cybersecurity Coordinator Michael Daniel to Kick Off TPI Aspen Forum
Technology Policy Institute’s 2015 Aspen Forum opening reception next Sunday evening will include a lively conversation between Michael Daniel, White House Cybersecurity Coordinator, and Alan Raul, Sidley Austin LLP partner and former Vice Chairman of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board.
Government-Held Spectrum Necessary for Wireless Broadband Growth
Freeing up more federal government spectrum – potentially the largest source of additional spectrum for wireless broadband – requires a combination of administrative/budgetary and market mechanisms, stated Thomas Lenard in testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the hearing, “Wireless Broadband and the Future of Spectrum Policy.” In addition, he noted, spectrum licensed for mobile satellite services (MMS) is the largest block of available spectrum in the short run.
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