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FCC moving forward with “super Wi-Fi” proposal
By: Aemon Malone January 31, 2011
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/fcc-moving-forward-with-super-wi-fi-proposal/

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last week unveiled a list of nine companies selected to manage databases that will contain information about the availability of white spaces, unused TV frequencies with wireless broadband potential. In September, the FCC approved a proposal for using white spaces to bring about the next generation of Wi-Fi, or “super Wi-Fi” as its frequently called.

Google, a longtime advocate of re-purposing white spaces for Wi-Fi, was among the companies selected by the FCC. “Just last fall the Commission adopted final technical rules on white spaces – the unused, public airwaves that we believe will lead to the next generation of wireless technologies,” Larry Alder, business operations principal at Google, wrote in a blog post. “Today we’re one step closer to a world with ‘super Wi-Fi’”

Before companies can begin to make use of white spaces, the airwaves need to be tested to ensure there’s no interference from other wireless signals — a common concern cited by groups opposed to using white spaces. If tests prove white spaces are viable, the airwaves could be used to broadcast a “super Wi-Fi” network with better bandwidth and an extended range — up to 50 miles per access point.

There are several potential uses of white space, including the not-so-modest proposal of using the airwaves to form a nationwide Wi-Fi network. Another possible application of “super Wi-Fi” is using the broadband spectrum to help wireless providers overburdened by smartphone data traffic — AT&T and its iPhone woes, for example.

“In the coming weeks, the FCC’s Office of Engineering and Technology will work with the designated database administrators, including real-world testing to ensure that databases provide accurate results,” Alder said in his blog post. “Last year, we submitted a proposal to build and operate a database, and we plan to be involved in the FCC’s process moving forward.”

Other companies selected by the FCC for the white spaces trial include Comsearch, Frequency Finder, KB Enterprises and LS Telecom, Key Bridge Global, Neustar, Spectrum Bridge, Telcordia, and WSdb.

MediaG3 to Launch WiFiBridges Network Into White Spaces
http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/MediaG3-to-Launch-WiFiBridges-Network-Into-White-Spaces-1324318.htm

SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwire - September 23, 2010) - MediaG3, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: MDGC) an innovative wireless technology leader, today announced the company is planning to exploit white spaces airwaves that exists in all US cities.

"MediaG3, last week, introduced WiFiBridges technology, a multi-channel, multi-mode network which was designed in part to work in these white spaces," commented MediaG3's chairman, Val Westergard.

"MediaG3 is very pleased with the FCC's unanimous decision to clear the way for technologies like ours to use these frequencies," Westergard continued. "Our WiFiBridges Network technology was developed to utilize these frequencies as a part of our municipal mesh network, along with our LMDS backhaul and middle-mile technologies."

"This new spectrum allows signals to penetrate through buildings and walls much better, delivering superfast Internet connections in places other frequencies didn't," stated Westergard. "We call this 'Next Generation,' WiFi3 or WiFiCubed. This will bring a whole new level of Internet mobile device usage. As more channels and frequencies are added and made available, more and more ways to use them will be developed. This is a very exciting day for all of us in wireless technology. The door to innovation has just been cracked opened a little more."

About MediaG3, Inc.
MediaG3, Inc. develops, markets, and delivers wireless broadband technology products and services for today's fixed and mobile customers. MediaG3 provides wireless broadband Internet access and Internet telephone throughout the US, under the Imperial Wireless brand. MediaG3 has five key US wireless patents and offers their wireless broadband technology, technology licensing and equipment under the Wytec and Wytec "Next Generation" brands. Imperial Wireless and Wytec are wholly owned subsidiaries of MediaG3. MediaG3 is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with offices and a lab in Boise, Idaho. For more information, or to register to receive updates, please visit their corporate site http://www.mediaG3.com.