Everyone Wants Spectrum – 11.28.2009

The smart grid, as I understand it, will be based on fixed devices - devices that don't move around. That being the case, there is no need for a smart grid in California to share the same spectrum or even the same wireless technology as a smart grid in Florida. more

Balancing Broadband with Competition – 11.03.2009

If we took channels 40-51 back, we would have another 66 MHz of spectrum available (each TV channel has 6 MHz of spectrum). If we took channels 20-51 back, we would have 186 MHz of spectrum and would probably be able to provide over-the-air TV services using the lower channels. more

Going Back In Time – 10.26.2009

I have several clients who are interested in what I wrote about certain topics in the 1980s and 1990s, so I have been spending a […] more

GoogleNet – 10.15.2009

As I began thinking about the issues with network capacity, I realized how detrimental the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules would be to companies such as […] more

COMMENTARY Archives – 10.06.2009

Following is a listing of COMMENTARY releases prior to December 2009. These e-newsletter editions are displayed here as they were originally published. 12.07.09 – The […] more