EPS
join:2008-02-13
Hingham, MA
| Good
If Skype wants its own open wireless network, then they should do what the big players did and buy their own spectrum- er, this isn't anywhere near true as the original distribution of cellular spectrum was nowhere near as expensive and complicated as it was today, but...
But honestly, if the FCC is going to enforce provisions that hinder the cellular carrier's ability to make a profit after the cellular carriers have already set up systems under the current regulations, there should be sort of compensation- with the 700MHz auction, everyone knew there would be those provisions from the beginning. |
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RadioDoc
Sortofadog
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11
Chicago, IL | The original distribution of cellular spectrum was before application and licensing fees were imposed by Congress, and was essentially free.
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EPS
join:2008-02-13
Hingham, MA
| Exactly, which is what I was referring to when I said "nowhere near as expensive and complicated"... I believe it was divided into two blocks, with one guaranteed to the local telephone monopoly and the other for competition (most of which ended up as part of "the old" AT&T Wireless as far I as know) |
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RadioDoc
Sortofadog
Premium,ExMod 2000-03
join:2000-05-11
Chicago, IL | As a matter of accuracy, it is only as expensive as the bidders make it. The reserve prices are based on prior auctions and are not carved in stone.
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Skippy25
join:2000-09-13
Hazelwood, MO
| reply to EPS
Hey good idea. Every app that can be developed to work on a smart phone and over the airwaves should require the creator of said app to also create a wireless carrier, build a wireless network, and then they can start distributing that app.
While we are at it let's extend this to broadband as well. MS should have to create their own internet so that IE can utilize broadband. |
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EPS
join:2008-02-13
Hingham, MA
| No, but they shouldn't get to force other companies to support their business model... If there is a consumer demand for open wireless networks, then why not build one?
Actually, that's what Sprint is doing with WiMAX, right? If the openness of WiMAX becomes a popular selling point, other networks will be forced to follow by the market (just look at unlimited plans)- without the government forcing anything. |
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