FCC Allows MediaFLO With Restrictions

The US Federal Communications Commission has given the green light for Qualcomm to offer MediaFLO services across the US, even in markets where there could be a conflict with existing free-to-air broadcasters.
“In its vote, the FCC agreed to allow Qualcomm to offer mobile TV services in markets where TV broadcasters are currently operating, as long as Qualcomm follows established engineering guidelines for minimizing interference. Under the ruling, Qualcomm cannot cause more than 0.5 percent of interference the first year, but over the next several years that threshold will gradually increase to 1.5 percent. Qualcomm had initially asked for a 2 percent threshold.”
It seems to be less than Qualcomm wanted and more than the opposition wanted — the FCC Commissioner Michael Copps described it as “a reasonable compromise”.
Crown Castle is still waiting…

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