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Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Economic Case

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Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Economic Case

An FCC proposal would allow a new generation of wireless broadband devices to utilize the vacant TV channels.

Feb 21, 2006

Measuring TV ‘White Space’ Available for Unlicensed Wireless Broadband

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Measuring TV ‘White Space’ Available for Unlicensed Wireless Broadband

The transition to digital television offers a new and important opportunity to take advantage of an underutilized public resource.

Jan 5, 2006

Michael Calabrese, Ben Scott

Myth vs. Fact: A Response to Broadcast Industry Misinformation Concerning Possible Interference from ‘Smart’ Wi-Fi Devices

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Myth vs. Fact: A Response to Broadcast Industry Misinformation Concerning Possible Interference from ‘Smart’ Wi-Fi Devices

The broadcast industry has been relying on misinformation in their opposition of unlicensed wireless devices using unused TV Channels.

Jan 5, 2006

Digital Future Initiative Final Report

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Digital Future Initiative Final Report

The Digital Future Initiative’s final report.

Dec 15, 2005

Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Engineering Case

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Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Engineering Case

In 2004, the FCC approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking proposing to allow wireless devices to utilize vacant television channels.

Oct 18, 2005

Michael Marcus, Andrew Lippman

End of the Line

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End of the Line

Lynn delivers a welcome new facet to the antiglobalization debate, moving well beyond the stale “corporations are evil” argument.

Aug 1, 2005

Barry C. Lynn

Speeding the DTV Transition

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Speeding the DTV Transition

Facts and policy options for speeding the DTV transition.

May 25, 2005

Naveen Lakshmipathy, Michael Calabrese

Should DTV Must-Carry be Expanded, Sunset or Preserved As-Is?

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Should DTV Must-Carry be Expanded, Sunset or Preserved As-Is?

In an age of convergence and Internet TV, DTV must-carry is a historical relic that nevertheless is likely to be preserved and expanded.

May 19, 2005

Speak Softly and Carry A Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power

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Speak Softly and Carry A Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power

J.H. Snider offers an extremely comprehensive look at how the National Association of Broadcasters drives its national legislative agenda.

Apr 23, 2005

James H. Snider

The Digital Opportunity Investment Trust and America’s Global Leadership

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The Digital Opportunity Investment Trust and America’s Global Leadership

Continuously evolving technology is crucial to maintaining a vibrant economy as well as remaining secure at home.

Feb 18, 2005

Eamon Kelly

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What Parents of Young Kids Want: Insights from the 2026 National Parent Survey

New America Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

The Care Disconnect: Americans Misjudge Care Realities, But Know Families Need Help

A Model for Associational Party Building

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

New America Fellows

Ten Lives

Amy J. Nelson’s The Arms Control Paradox

Community Colleges as Cultivators of Civic Life

Assembling in the Age of AI

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Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Economic Case

Measuring TV ‘White Space’ Available for Unlicensed Wireless Broadband

Myth vs. Fact: A Response to Broadcast Industry Misinformation Concerning Possible Interference from ‘Smart’ Wi-Fi Devices

Digital Future Initiative Final Report

Reclaiming the Vast Wasteland: The Engineering Case

End of the Line

Speeding the DTV Transition

Should DTV Must-Carry be Expanded, Sunset or Preserved As-Is?

Speak Softly and Carry A Big Stick: How Local TV Broadcasters Exert Political Power

The Digital Opportunity Investment Trust and America’s Global Leadership