FCC Delays Free Wireless Internet Plans
source: http://www.betanews.com/article/FCC_delays_plans_for_free_wireless_Internet/1212765666
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The FCC had hoped to vote on a proposal that would require the winner of a spectrum auction next year to build out a free wireless broadband network in June, but those plans have been hindered yet again.
The network would be required to cover half of the country's citizens within four years, and 95 percent within a decade. However, certain types of content wouldn't be viewable on the network. It is this censorship that is part of the reason for the delay. While the efforts are meant to keep children protected from inappropriate content, it is not exactly clear how this would work, although the chairman apparently supports allowing adults to opt out.
The proposal might be up for a vote again at the July meeting. If voted and approved, the auction could occur by the end of the year.
The network would be required to cover half of the country's citizens within four years, and 95 percent within a decade. However, certain types of content wouldn't be viewable on the network. It is this censorship that is part of the reason for the delay. While the efforts are meant to keep children protected from inappropriate content, it is not exactly clear how this would work, although the chairman apparently supports allowing adults to opt out.
The proposal might be up for a vote again at the July meeting. If voted and approved, the auction could occur by the end of the year.
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