White band covering the old analog TV frequency spectrum?

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White band covering the old analog TV frequency spectrum?

White band covering the old analog TV frequency spectrum?

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Hatefulness
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09-29-2023, 04:40 AM

#1

It was never launched because the project didn’t gain the necessary support or interest. The idea was discussed a long time ago, but no one took action to bring it to life.

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Hatefulness

09-29-2023, 04:40 AM #1

It was never launched because the project didn’t gain the necessary support or interest. The idea was discussed a long time ago, but no one took action to bring it to life.

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xauror
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09-29-2023, 09:38 AM

#2

It would be unidirectional and quite slow for each user, similar to a satellite.

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xauror

09-29-2023, 09:38 AM #2

It would be unidirectional and quite slow for each user, similar to a satellite.

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patorus
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10-02-2023, 06:54 AM

#3

I assume you're referring to the lower frequency bands. Yes, some countries have reused 800MHz for LTE, such as the UK.

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patorus

10-02-2023, 06:54 AM #3

I assume you're referring to the lower frequency bands. Yes, some countries have reused 800MHz for LTE, such as the UK.

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vuro
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10-11-2023, 01:32 AM

#4

I understand some TV frequency usage was mentioned for LTE, such as Alex Atkin from UK. T Mobile bought a large portion of 600 MHz and is using it for low-band 5G deployment. I want to note that ATSC 3.0 might enable internet access within these TV bands, according to what I've read so far. However, ATSC 3.0 seems only in early stages for rollout across the US. Even then, I doubt it would offer strong internet performance. Another point is that lower frequency bands provide good coverage but poor data speeds. So I expect any internet service on these bands would be slow. Most governments appear to be expanding more bands for cellular data or WiFi. I recently heard the FCC planning additional spectrum in the 5 GHz range, and 6 GHz has also been included in the Wi-Fi 6E standard.

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vuro

10-11-2023, 01:32 AM #4

I understand some TV frequency usage was mentioned for LTE, such as Alex Atkin from UK. T Mobile bought a large portion of 600 MHz and is using it for low-band 5G deployment. I want to note that ATSC 3.0 might enable internet access within these TV bands, according to what I've read so far. However, ATSC 3.0 seems only in early stages for rollout across the US. Even then, I doubt it would offer strong internet performance. Another point is that lower frequency bands provide good coverage but poor data speeds. So I expect any internet service on these bands would be slow. Most governments appear to be expanding more bands for cellular data or WiFi. I recently heard the FCC planning additional spectrum in the 5 GHz range, and 6 GHz has also been included in the Wi-Fi 6E standard.