Very Low Power (VLP) Spectrum Approved for VR Last week, the Federal Communications Commission said virtual reality (VR) devises could operate on Very Low Power (VLP) spectrum. The band the FCC approved for such use is 6 gigahertz (GHz). It…Continue Reading →
Boost Mobile Deal Closed by DISH on July 1 For months, the technical press has been abuzz with speculation about the finalizing of Dish Network’s purchase of Boost Mobile. The satellite systemfinally put this speculation to rest on June 17,…Continue Reading →
The Web Didn’t Break The assembled wise men told us the internet would break. A massive spike in usage, we were told, must certainly follow the forced quarantines and the temporary (?) layoffs induced by panic over the Pulmonary Pox….Continue Reading →
The National Association of Broadcasters swears that “Next-Gen TV” or ATSC 3.0, will be in operation all over America by 2020…
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AT&T to Straddle Cord-Cutting, Standard TV For the last two years, AT&T has energetically challenged conventional practices in pay TV. Two years ago, the telecom launched DirecTV Now, a streaming video service without cable or fiber lines or a satellite…Continue Reading →
90% of Us Let Smart TV Sets Track Viewing Protection from unwanted data collection is a hot subject now. Repeated serious breaches, and recent news about Facebook’s release of user data, have many web surfers on edge. For all of…Continue Reading →
FCC Approves New Broadcast TV Standards On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission endorsed next generation TV broadcast specs. By a 3-2 vote, the FCC agreed to support ATSC 3.0, which some supporters say will enable radical innovation in video entertainment….Continue Reading →
RURAL BROADBAND ACCESS Why Do You Have So Few Choices? If you live in a densely populated urban area, you probably have several options for high speed internet. Very likely, a cable or fiber-optic connection will meet your needs. But…Continue Reading →
IS OTT THE FUTURE OF TV? Charlie Ergen has never been afraid to gamble. From his youth, when he tried to build a career in playing blackjack and poker, to his founding of Dish Network, his bitter feud with Rupert Murdoch,…Continue Reading →