Title :
The digital TV transition: A chance to enhance public safety and improve spectrum auctions
Author_Institution :
Center for Wireless & Broadband Networking, Carnegie Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA
fDate :
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This article addresses some controversial aspects of the digital TV transition. First, it argues that some spectrum should be reserved for a nationwide broadband public safety system. Second, Congress should not delay the transition. Third, spectrum auction winners should make annual rather than one-time payments. This protects against unnecessary delays, and promotes efficiency and competition
Keywords :
channel allocation; commerce; digital television; digital TV transition; public safety; spectrum auctions; Business; Costs; Delay; Digital TV; Economic forecasting; Fault tolerant systems; Licenses; Safety devices; Terrorism; Wireless networks;
Journal_Title :
Communications Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCOM.2006.1668409
