Comments on: 8 Things to Know About the 700MHz Auction

By: Delaying DTV could mean longer wait for LTE | Simple Solutions

Delaying DTV could mean longer wait for LTE | Simple Solutions — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:19:11 +0000

[...] on how long the delay is, it could affect the deployment of several services destined for the spectrum currently occupied by those analog TV signals. Those services range from Verizon’s LTE deployment to Qualcomm’s plans to broadcast [...]

By: Delaying DTV Could Mean Longer Wait for LTE

Delaying DTV Could Mean Longer Wait for LTE — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:45:35 +0000

By: LTE Products for 700MHz and 2.6GHz Spectrum « Media Experiences 2 Go

LTE Products for 700MHz and 2.6GHz Spectrum « Media Experiences 2 Go — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:48:46 +0000

[...] work off multiple frequency bands, two of which have been in the news quite a bit lately. The 700MHz auction in the US finished up a few short months ago, and the UK has a 2.6GHz auction coming that was [...]

By: AT&T Explains Its 700 MHz Spectrum Strategy - GigaOM

AT&T Explains Its 700 MHz Spectrum Strategy - GigaOM — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:32:48 +0000

[...] access restrictions mandated by the Federal Communications Commission on portions of the recently auctioned 700 MHz spectrum were among the main reasons AT&T chose not to bid for that spectrum but opted instead to pay [...]

By: Ericsson all-ready with 700 MHz gear - GigaOM

Ericsson all-ready with 700 MHz gear - GigaOM — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 13:56:15 +0000

[...] Malik, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 6:56 AM PT Comments (0) The 700 MHz auctions are finally coming to a close, meeting most if not all expectations. And soon this will set off a [...]

By: Is Google going to be dominant in 2013? - Technomics

Is Google going to be dominant in 2013? - Technomics — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 06:25:06 +0000

[...] Google recognizes this threat and is trying to counter by moves like developing Android and by bidding on the wireless [...]

By: Victor Blake

Victor Blake — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 21:18:06 +0000

The draft white space rules for DTV would allow unlicensed use provided that beacons are supported (see the work of 802.22 as a protocol overlay fit for an OFDM application in DTV white space). Overall this should get through — although it is opposed by spectrum owners represented by NAB and the like.

By: 700 MHz Auction Update: At end of Round 5, Total bids $2.6 billion - GigaOM

700 MHz Auction Update: At end of Round 5, Total bids $2.6 billion - GigaOM — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 16:23:48 +0000

[...] is now up to $2.6 billion, still below the $4.6 billion minimum reserved by FCC for the C-block. Also read: 8 Things to know about the 700 MHz auction. Share/Send Sphere Print Previous [...]

By: Keep an eye on: Diller vs. Malone - MediaFile

Keep an eye on: Diller vs. Malone - MediaFile — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 15:13:46 +0000

[...] The long-anticipated auction of wireless airwaves in the 700 Mhz frequency range kicked off with top (secret) bidders putting up almost $2.78 billion between them. Google, EchoStar and Cablevision qualified to bid along with the usual wireless suspects AT&T and Verizon Wireless. (Reuters) (GigaOm) [...]

By: Jesse Kopelman

Jesse Kopelman — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 01:43:30 +0000

The issue Hank is raising is that of frequency reuse. You only get so many bits per Hz, so in areas with very high user density, it is can be better to have more spectrum that doesn’t propagate as well than less better propagating spectrum. For example, in a major metro, I’d rather have Sprint’s 100MHz of 2.6GHz spectrum than the 22MHz of 700MHz spectrum one would get by winning the C block in this auction (what Google is bidding on). Given that the major metros are where carriers earn the majority of their revenue and spend the majority of their network build/maintenance costs, one could argue that the 700MHz spectrum is being a little overhyped. I would argue the situation is more that Sprint’s vast 2.6GHz spectrum holdings are underappreciated, however. One great thing about 700MHz is its ability to penetrate buildings. So, even if you need just as many 700MHz sites in your city to handle all the capacity as you would using PCS or AWS, you get the added benefit of your stuff working in a higher percentage of indoor situations. Meanwhile, you do save a great deal of money on sites out in the boonies, where user density is not a big worry. The bottom line is that 700MHz is not the greatest thing since sliced bread, but it is pretty great. The problem is that if AT&T and Verizon gobble it all up, good luck seeing it put to use in currently underserved areas any time soon!

By: Constance Reader

Constance Reader — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:31:53 +0000

Hank Williams:

By "urban areas" do you mean "in cities" in general, or in the areas of cities with densely packed buildings? I ask because some cities have only relatively small pockets of structure density, such as my city of Austin, and large expanses of low structure density. I'm also thinking of the growing municipal provision of wifi in city parks and other public spaces. I know that Portland is doing that and Austin has one or two parks wired.

By: Hank Williams

Hank Williams — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 13:23:38 +0000

One additional think I would add to your analysis. A I blogged today at whydoeseverythingsuck.com The 700mhz spectrum is not terribly good for internet signals in urban areas because the frequency is low, so the signal carries less data, but the signal is really strong so you cant have too many towers close to each other which is the standard cellular strategy.

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