You can start by getting that picture of robin hood right off this article, because under this fcc plan, he takes away the spectrum from one set of monopolies, and anoints a whole new set of monopolies by auctioning it off to the highest bidders, which are always verizon, at&t, sprint, etc.
This auctioning model is expensive for all of us because not only do the huge monopolies pay this money, but they turn around and charge US to cover their expense, for OUR spectrum. Then they control the network, and make the profit--to the detriment of all of us.
I say let's REALLY be like robin hood, and REALLY be like Americans were during the revolution. GET RID OF THE MIDDLE MAN. YES take the bandwidth away from the TV monopolies, but NO don't sell it to ANYBODY.
INSTEAD, open it to ANY LICENSED DEVICES. the DEVICES must follow certain rules and standards so they interoperate well together.
Then make sure that everybody is allowed to add to the network infrastructure wherever and whenever they want, including individuals, companies, and municipalities, so long as each device (such as an antenna) plays nice and neutral. Then just step back and watch the communications revolution.
Of course right now more and more municipalities are passing laws prohibiting the public from setting up networks. why? because companies like Time Warner are bribing legislators is why. http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=14934 The FCC should put a stop to such legislation.
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You can start by getting that picture of robin hood right off this article, because under this fcc plan, he takes away the spectrum from one set of monopolies, and anoints a whole new set of monopolies by auctioning it off to the highest bidders, which are always verizon, at&t, sprint, etc.
This auctioning model is expensive for all of us because not only do the huge monopolies pay this money, but they turn around and charge US to cover their expense, for OUR spectrum. Then they control the network, and make the profit--to the detriment of all of us.
I say let's REALLY be like robin hood, and REALLY be like Americans were during the revolution. GET RID OF THE MIDDLE MAN. YES take the bandwidth away from the TV monopolies, but NO don't sell it to ANYBODY.
INSTEAD, open it to ANY LICENSED DEVICES. the DEVICES must follow certain rules and standards so they interoperate well together.
Then make sure that everybody is allowed to add to the network infrastructure wherever and whenever they want, including individuals, companies, and municipalities, so long as each device (such as an antenna) plays nice and neutral. Then just step back and watch the communications revolution.
Of course right now more and more municipalities are passing laws prohibiting the public from setting up networks. why? because companies like Time Warner are bribing legislators is why. http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=14934 The FCC should put a stop to such legislation.