tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25089246.post7899730126155987551..comments2024-02-07T08:30:28.786-08:00Comments on U.S. Telecom Infrastructure Crisis: Study warns "last mile" congestion will bog down Internet connectivityFred Pilothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18352861125794506929noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25089246.post-59136006581679473432007-12-24T17:56:00.000-08:002007-12-24T17:56:00.000-08:00When I look at my tv, I see there are some channel...When I look at my tv, I see there are some channels that aren't filled with content. I click on my remote tuner, and instantly see channels fill with high definition display content. My tv is delivering content at very high speed broadband. When February 17, 2009 comes around, there will be even more "White space" on my tv, even though the number of channels will increase up to eight-fold per analog tv channel. Now, were the FCC to do the right thing, I could attach a box to my tv, and use those "White space" channels to enhance my wireless cloud around my home, relay content from my computer to the house next door, and participate in a community wireless mesh network that provides far greater broadband speeds than anything the telcos or cablecos are offering. All we need for a decentralized broadband infrastructure in this country is a reasonably priced wholesale Internet access option. <BR/><BR/>So, when reports like the one above come up, I feel my blood boil, and am reminded how disgusted I am with those who insist wireless is a commodity, not a necessity/infrastructure issue.<BR/>Happy Holidays,tompoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202634297902748323noreply@blogger.com