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Proposed Spectrum Auction Could Net $36 Billion, Study Finds

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on February 15, 2011 at 4:45 am PT

President Obama’s proposal to auction wireless spectrum currently held by TV broadcasters could bring in much more than the $28 billion he said it would, a study by the wireless industry has found.

Austan Goolsbee Explains Obama's Wireless Plan in Three Minutes (Video)

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on February 11, 2011 at 4:19 am PT

The chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers makes a short case for the National Wireless Initiative.

Obama Wants a Wireless Broadband Network for Everyone

Arik Hesseldahl in Enterprise on January 26, 2011 at 8:00 am PT

Technology references were numerous in the president’s speech to Congress last night. His call for for a national wireless broadband network will reignite a long-simmering debate over spectrum allocation, pitting TV broadcasters against the FCC.

Cablevision Complains (Very Quietly) About News Corp.'s Web Blackout

Peter Kafka in Media on October 18, 2010 at 10:49 am PT

The move to shut down Fox.com and close off part of Hulu to the cable system’s customers was “unprecedented and anti-consumer.” So why not holler loudly?

News Byte

FCC Gives Green Light on White Spaces for "Super Wi-Fi"

Beth Callaghan in News on September 23, 2010 at 10:40 am PT

The five members of the FCC voted unanimously today to open up white spaces–unused airwaves between TV stations–to deliver “super Wi-Fi” with the ability to penetrate walls, leap tall buildings and deliver much greater range at higher speeds than Wi-Fi as we know it now. Development in the arena is expected to drive billions of dollars of investment by industry leaders who have been chomping at the bit since the agency first voted to allow the use of white space in 2008, when opposition from TV broadcasters held the plan back.

Hulu’s Subscription Service Could Come Next Week–For Some of You

Peter Kafka in Media on June 24, 2010 at 7:28 pm PT

Some of you may finally get a chance to pay for Hulu. The video Web site is finalizing plans to launch its subscription service, and people familiar with the company say a beta test of “Hulu Plus” could launch as early as next week. If you’re in a select group, that is. One person familiar with the joint venture says the initial test could be limited to 10,000 people.

CW to Double Ads in Web Shows

Sam Schechner, Reporter, The Wall Street Journal in News on March 26, 2010 at 12:00 am PT

Seeking to mine a growing audience for TV shows online, The CW Network is taking a route that other broadcasters have avoided: putting as many ads in Web versions of its shows as it airs on TV. The U.S. network, a joint venture of CBS Corp. and Time Warner Inc., plans next TV season to double the commercials in Web versions of its shows, including “Gossip Girl.”

Will the Web Save the Radio Star?

Peter Kafka in Media on March 24, 2010 at 10:30 am PT

Is radio making a comeback? Hard to believe, but advisory firm BIA/Kelsey says the battered industry will see revenue bump up slightly this year following years of decline–and will keep growing after that. The supposed savior? The medium you’re using to read this story.

Cable Operators Seek Help to Avoid Future Blackouts

Amy Schatz and Shira Ovide, Reporters, The Wall Street Journal in News on March 10, 2010 at 8:30 am PT

Cable operators want Washington to prohibit broadcasters from yanking channels during fee negotiations, a move that might help consumers avoid missing their favorite TV shows but would change the balance of power in price negotiations between station owners and cable companies.

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