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Microsoft said prototype Internet device was broken when FCC tested and failed it
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WASHINGTON - The government has given a failing grade to a prototype device that Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Dell Inc. and other technology companies said would beam high-speed Internet service over unused television airwaves. (article 1)
In a 85-page report, the Federal Communications Commission on July 31 said the devices submitted by the technology coalition could not reliably detect unused TV spectrum, and could also cause interference. (article 1)
On the morning of June 3, 1996, Howard Stern hosted an explicit discussion between adult-film star Jenna Jameson and her father on a nationally syndicated radio show, broadcast to more than 10 million listeners. (article 4)
The Federal Communications Commission, under Democratic Chairman Reed Hundt, took one year to determine that the radio routine violated the agency's indecency regulations. (article 4)
Nearly four years and two FCC chairmen later, in February 2001, the $6,000 fine was rescinded " due to passage of time FCC records note. (article 4)
(MSNBC.com is a Microsoft-NBC Universal joint venture) In a document filed with the FCC, Microsoft disputed the agency's recent finding that prototype Internet devices caused static on existing broadcasts. (article 2)
The unused TV airwaves would be available for other services by early 2009, when broadcasters are to switch from analog to digital signals. (article 3)
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FCC, Microsoft, airwaves, devices, signals |
Source articles
- Internet TV device gets failing grade - (baltimoresun.com, 08/13/2007, 347 words)
- Microsoft: Wi-Fi services can use vacant airwaves (msnbc.msn.com, 08/13/2007, 276 words)
- Ex-Ameritech CEO replaces Notebaert at Qwest (seattletimes.nwsource.com, 08/13/2007, 558 words)
- Delays, Low Fines Weaken FCC Attack on Indecency (Washington Post, 08/13/2007, 520 words)
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