Comments on: Google wants white spaces for wireless broadband

By: Benfry

Benfry — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 19:07:06 +0000

Our gracious overlords Goog do it again. To make it free would probably be impossible since it would drive out all competion, but that competition, (AT&T, Verizon, Comcast) they all have other things going on. Phones, cable, slave trades, all that good stuff.

By: Johnny

Johnny — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:49:22 +0000

Glad I bought my google shares when they were only 98$…..

By: Coma

Coma — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:21:52 +0000

@27 Yes, that’s exactly the point. Allowing people in rural areas to get high speed, wireless internet.
This will also increase the efficiency, stability and speed of other wireless internet.

This is not going to be free, you’re going to have to pay for it, just like you pay for TV. You’ll also still need to pay your internet provider, it’s just that instead of connecting through cable or DSL, you’ll connect through wireless signals.

This is possible because these TV signals are already spread out all over the US (because of TV stations), so deployment is not necessary.

By: newso

newso — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 13:49:06 +0000

@20 There are only 4 or 5 functional “detector” vans in the country, 1 of them is used for display to the media, all the other detector vans that you see are just ordinary vans. Also evidence obtained by TV Licensing detector vans is not admissible in court, as it is determined to be an invasion of privacy. Which is why there is such a low number of these vans that actually work, and why there is a large number of “heavies” they employ as they can only prosecute you if you are dumb enough to let one of their officers into your home.

I’m surprised so few people are actually aware of this.

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:34:16 +0000

does this mean ppl like me in the middle of no where can get hi speed internet with out using hughesnet??

By: L1feless

L1feless — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 12:34:09 +0000

Something tells me that Google has the ability to employ a team who have far more experience in this type of a industry to ensure there is no interference when these frequencies are used for WiFi. As one of the previous posters wrote this is a great leap forward in technology. Not only will low cost or free broadband be available to the masses but those people who simply cannot afford broadband will now have access to it. Now all that needs to be implemented is a good cheap online store where these low-income families can purchase online their everyday goods for less. Lets be honest running a website is far cheaper then running a full store.

Just my two cents and nothing less,

L1feless

By: chappelly

chappelly — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 05:38:52 +0000

Google is going to be like skynet from terminator…

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:52:34 +0000

* Moxi Boxes… And DVR.. not DVD-R… My god ive had 2 much 2 drink 2night… sorry

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:48:34 +0000

Addition to my previous post.. he wuz somewhat right.. tho calling the TV’s ” obselete ” where it should have been ” Obsolete ” lol anyway the tvs who ARNT on Cable dont use converter boxes.. where as the tv’s who use DVD-r Are allready on Converter boxes those without DVD-R are prolly on the OLD Cable boxes.. the BS boxes also known as.. for those using the Moxi or the Motorola Boxes AKA DVD-R boxes are allready using the Converter so.. Anyway You need a Box to convert the signal so yer TV will still work.. calling it obsolete wuz a dumbass thing.

By: Rick

Rick — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 03:11:14 +0000

If things proceed as planned, this will revolutionize the way we look at the internet. Google is taking another giant step forward in technology, I am proud to be an avid supporter of Google and all it’s endeavors!

Analog signals should be used for something like this, there is no reason they shouldn’t be. I do believe, however, that there should be some type of charge for this service. Maybe 5-10 dollars a month, this will allow low-income families and people less fortunate to have internet access in their homes to discover the amazing potential of the internet, the world’s library. I’m sure that Google knows what they’re doing, and I cannot wait to see what they think of next.

x R i c k

By: phintch

phintch — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:09:48 +0000

Where is Silicon Alley?

By: FiXXeD

FiXXeD — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:06:29 +0000

Theres one big excuse for the BBC to keep its licence fee’s going…

“Look ma, im on TV!!!”

Also a good excuse to stop the DTI mothballing all their detector vans, they just will be used to monitor activity and users instead of TVs…

By: icedrac

icedrac — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:00:22 +0000

In January 2009 in the USA all analog transmission of V signals will stop. this has been announced by the FCC for over a year. What is the digital TV (DTV) transition?

The switch from analog to digital broadcast television is referred to as the digital TV (DTV) transition. In 1996, the U.S. Congress authorized the distribution of an additional broadcast channel to each broadcast TV station so that they could start a digital broadcast channel while simultaneously continuing their analog broadcast channel. Later, Congress mandated that February 17, 2009 would be the last day for full-power television stations to broadcast in analog. Broadcast stations in all U.S. markets are currently broadcasting in both analog and digital. After February 17, 2009, full-power television stations will broadcast in digital only.

By: bob

bob — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:43:01 +0000

@14 you are mistaken

By: Inhaler

Inhaler — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:42:46 +0000

Anyone else realize this is bad? Easiest way to track other peoples transfers.