[olug] [OT] How does upload work in White Space Broadband

Dan Linder dan at linder.org
Thu Nov 6 03:46:07 UTC 2008


You might want to check out their site to see what it says:
     http://wirelessinnovationalliance.org/
Dan

On Wed, Nov 5, 2008 at 8:22 PM, Rob Townley <rob.townley at gmail.com> wrote:

> We all need better ways for internet access, especially for uploading /
> webserving.  So i was intrigued that the FCC has opened the White Space
> areas between digital tv channels for public use.  i could see how this
> would offer high download speeds, but what about uploading?   Will it be
> exactly like traditional satellite/dialup hybrids where the phone line is
> used for uploads?
>
> If it is IEEE 802.22, then i would think it is duplex communication, but
> haven't found any solid evidence yet.
>
> If there is some way for each home to have a distinct up/down channel, how
> far away can a rancher broadcast uploads back to a TV tower receiver when
> he
> only has a 100mWatts.
>
> So will it be one-way internet broadcasts.  A set of podcasts determined by
> the provider.
>
> Since the Public Service Commissioners get $75,000, we should ask them.
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