It is a major victory of VoIP industry. The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) has decided to open up the 700 MHz spectrum for the non-carriers. It means that the companies like Google and Skype can now extend their applications (downloadable) over the operator’s network.
After much debates for the last several months, the Commission has finally voted to adopt auction and service rules for the 700 MHz spectrum. With this decision, the consumers will now look forward to enjoy the right to attach devices and download applications of their choice to a portion of this spectrum.
Andy has rightly pointed out,
Given how 2.0 type communications could proliferate in the newly awarded spectrum this opens up all kinds of doors for everyone from applications developer, handset designers and manufacturers, switching folks, carriers and more.
Until now, Skype has pitched for Carterfone rules of 1968 to control the activities of mobile operators who restrict subscribers’ freedom. In light of this, the recent FCC decision has provided Skype a reason to feel good.
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