The FCC claims exclusive jurisdiction over the unlicensed Wi-Fi spectrum

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

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From: Sean Donelan <sean () DONELAN COM>
Date: June 26, 2004 2:16:55 AM EDT
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Subject: The FCC claims exclusive jurisdiction over the unlicensed  
Wi-Fi spectrum
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http://www.computerworld.com/mobiletopics/mobile/wifi/story/ 
0,10801,94124,00.html

The ITA had asked the FCC to assert its authority over spectrum and to
"prohibit airport authorities from limiting or restricting tenants from
implementing and operating a wireless system." In its decision, the FCC
came down soundly on the side of airlines and other users of spectrum in
multi-tenant environments, which would include airports, hotels and
conference and convention centers.

The FCC said in its ruling that "we reaffirm that, under the
Communications Act, the FCC has exclusive authority to resolve matters
involving radio frequency interference when unlicensed devices are being
used, regardless of venue."

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