The Federal Communications Commission is set to auction off another piece of wireless communications spectrum, and is considering a plan to require the winning bidder provide free wireless Internet services with a portion of their allotted spectrum, PC World reports.
The FCC is set to vote on the requirement in the coming weeks, and 25Mhz spectrum up for bid to follow may well include a stipulation that the winner deliver free wireless Internet access with a technology of their choosing. However, given the limitations of the spectrum for sale, the mostly likely delivery method across the 25Mhz spectrum is WiMax-based technology.
A statement from the FCC said that the idea is a part of the commission's ongoing commitment to support initiatives that spur broadband innovation and adoption for all Americans, and comes after a variety of proposals from telecommunications and broadband technology providers on how to best utilize the auctioned space. Lead proponent of the plan is M2z Networks, who are also seen as a likely bidder on the spectrum.
While the FCC has included a content filtering requirement for the free access to stop transmission of adult content by minors, no additional details about data rates for the free service have been speculated upon.
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