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FCC 09-31 Notice of Inquiry Nationwide BB Plan Comments

The FCC has issued a Notice of Inquiry to gather comments on the future of broadband access in the US, driven by the $7.2B from the Recovery Act. The NOI seeks input on a wide range of issues related to providing ubiquitous broadband access, with a focus on unlicensed bands. Response due by June 8, 2009.

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FCC 09-31 Notice of Inquiry Nationwide BB Plan Comments

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  1. May 2009 FCC 09-31 Notice of InquiryNationwide BB Plan Comments Date: 2009-5-15 Authors: Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

  2. The Notice of Inquiry • The FCC issued an NOI regarding the future of broadband access in the US • Driven by the $7.2B from the Recovery Act • Asks comments on a wide range of issues involved in providing ubiquitous broadband access • No real technical issues addressed at this time; NPRMs should follow • Responses due June 8, 2009 • IEEE 802.18 crafting a response for all 802 W • Focus on unlicensed bands • 802.11/16h/22 • To be approved via conference call(s) Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

  3. Some of the Questions • “…we seek comment on how to implement a plan “to ensure that all people of the United States have access to broadband capability…” • How to define: • Advanced Telecommunications Capability • Broadband Capability • High-speed Internet access • Access to Broadband • Should these definitions be static or dynamic? • Should affordability be considered as a factor in access to broadband? • “We seek comment on the value of open networks as an effective and efficient mechanism for ensuring broadband access for all Americans, and specifically on how the term “open” should be defined.” Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

  4. The Process • Asking for the 802.11WG to approve the comments • …and allow the liaison to make editorial changes • Input already received from 802.22 • Conference call will also include invitation to 802.16h • If approved in time, .18 will submit to ExCom • If ExCom approves it will become 802 comments • If not enough time it becomes 802.18 comments • Submit (ECFS) by June 8th • Reply comment period runs until July 8th Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

  5. References Rich Kennedy, Research In Motion

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