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from: Wired

FCC to 700MHz Spectrum Bidders: You Better Have Bank

By Bryan Gardiner EmailAugust 20, 2007 | 4:25:57

The FCC has released its first draft (for comment) outlining the rules that will govern the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, now set for January 16, 2008. At this point, the message is clear: if you want a chunk of "beachfront" spectrum, be prepared to pay.

from: Wet Machine

All Over But The Screaming; Assessing the 700 MHz Order: Part I — Putting This In Context

Harold Feld

At the end of last week, the FCC released its mammoth 350 page Order on the 700 MHz Auction. As advertised, it resolves most of the major issues, but delegates some details for the Wireless Bureau to resolve so we can continue to have wonky auction fun through the fall. Because the only thing better than Fantasy Football is Fantasy Reserve Prices.

from: Citizen's Voice

Eachus proposal could bring broadband to all Pa. residents

BY JILL WHALEN
STAFF WRITER
08/20/2007

State Rep. Todd Eachus has introduced legislation that seeks to provide high-speed Internet access to all residents of Pennsylvania.

From

DSL Reports, August 18, 2007

The Chattanooga Electric Power Board could pose a threat to AT&T’s growing network in Tennessee. The EPB is launching an FTTH initiative with a price tag of $200 million, expanding their Internet and telephone services and breaking into the cable industry. The process incorporates citizen input along the way. It’s expected to take some time to implement it and will need to go through several more stages of approval including to the state controller’s office and the City Council. If all goes well, EPB hopes to begin service to its first customers in about a year.

More information can be obtained from the EPB news release and the EPB website.

from: MultiChannel News

Michigan Commission Rejects Complaint on AT&T U-verse

(Multichannel News) _ The Michigan Public Service Commission rejected a complaint by access producers regarding the way AT&T's U-verse Internet protocol video service intends to deliver local programming.

from: Great Lakes IT Report

Public access programmers, AT&T feud over U-Verse carriage
Posted on 8/21/2007 5:29:48 PM

A group backing local cable access media Tuesday announced that it had filed a complaint against AT&T Inc. with the Michigan Public Service Commission for failing to carry their programming.

from: CNN

FCC's McDowell: Video Franchise Rules Extended To Cable Soon
Dow Jones
August 20, 2007: 02:15 PM EST

ASPEN, Colo. -(Dow Jones)- Federal Communications Commission staffers are finalizing plans to streamline the process of applying for a video franchise, in a move that would see the rules extended to incumbent cable companies, FCC Commissioner Robert McDowell said Monday.

from: CNET

White-space spectrum debate rages

By Marguerite Reardon

Thu Aug 16 04:00:02 PDT 2007

Technology companies are putting pressure on the Federal Communications Commission to open up unused wireless spectrum between TV channels for use with unlicensed devices, but the TV broadcasters say there are still too many interference issues.

Note: The word "exaflood" is worth watching and should be associated with the elimination of net neutrality since many of those engaged in this creative writing have that intention. Also, watch the Internet Innovation Alliance and their member orgs carefully.

from: Tech Policy Summit Blog

from: NorthJersey.com

Verizon faulted over lack of access

CLIFTON -- If you pick Verizon, you won't get City Council meetings. Or Board of Education meetings. Or any other event transmitted over Clifton's public access channel.