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 October 12, 2006 authorizes low-power wireless devices temporary use of the white spaces, as broadcasters abandon the spectrum in the anticipated switch to digital television February 18, 2009. This election day, the FCC will decide whether to allow WhiteSpaces to remain unregulated, or whether to auction and license these portions of the radio spectrum.

Proponents and Opponents

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<		The White Spaces Coalition is full of corporate interests, but there are a number of consumer advocacy groups in favor of white spaces as well. Debate with short-range wireless microphones operating without a license.

"Proof of Concept" paradigm

Delay, fear-mongering, commercial burden of proof
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>		Proponents of flexible WhiteSpaces use include corporate interests (such as Microsoft and Motorola) that have backed unregulated WhiteSpaces in the name of innovations in wireless technology and mobile computing. Consumer advocacy groups maintain that opening up WhiteSpaces could aid in closing the digital divide.
 Opponents to deregulating the white spaces have called for delays until major device manufacturers can provide "proof of concept" that devices operating in white spaces would not interfere with licensed airwaves. In October 2008 the FCC decided that the burden of proof had been met. Non-technologists have jumped on the imperfect results, citing risks in emergency response, public safety, privacy, and licensed, commercial uses. The climate of innovation will not thrive, however, under pending regulation.

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