A huge blow was handed out yesterday to communication companies, while mobile handset and Internet companies were provided with the victory they needed to help carry them through the upcoming years.
U.S. regulators voted to free up some of the wireless spectrum to all customers for use in the devices and mobile applications of their choice. This will allow customers to use an Apple Iphone on a different network provider than AT&T. Mobile handset companies will be able to restructure their plans and put them in place to generate increased revenues. As more people will be able to buy any unlocked device, its full potential could be used with a wide breadth of different carriers.
This spectrum, which has previously been occupied by TV broadcasters, is the most desirable because of its low frequency that allows signals to travel more easily over long distances, as well the signal can travel through buildings and other solid objects.
Wireless companies right now have the ability to dictate how their networks are used. Under this “open access” rule, these companies will have reduced power of how the space is used.
With the lower frequencies making it easier to send and transmit data over longer distances, this could lead to more Internet companies being able to send more information into cell phones. Currently, you can view videos from YouTube on your Apple Iphone but with easier signal transferring, other companies or streaming TV might make it to cell phones.
This would possibly help alleviate the problem of the sudo-internet that is currently on cell phones. Being able to view web pages as the truly are on the forefront with the passing of this rule.
Google is currently pushing this charge to take on the wireless industry and make technology advancements for the greater good. As everything is coming together, actuality of using your cell phones to do everything is in the near future.
Television and media companies are currently shifting to the Internet. When this technology becomes widely available, you will be able to watch your favorite TV shows live from your cell phone through IPTV. Once this happens, everything will be full circle, and everything you need to complete your day would be handled from the palm of your hand.
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