Chmn. Powell told reporters Thurs. the 800 MHz order is ‘almost t...
Chmn. Powell told reporters Thurs. the 800 MHz order is “almost there.” As he left a brief speech to the WCA, Powell also said he was pleased with the progress the Bells and major CLECs had made on negotiations…
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to set interconnection terms. “They continue. It was a great weekend. I think a lot of gaps were closed, but it’s a tough problem and it’s an ongoing one. We're going to continue to work on it.” Powell said in speech the demonstration last week of wireless ISP (WISP) technologies in S.D. had proven worth the trip. “I had the opportunity to see how small, entrepreneurial WISPs are overcoming obstacles to serve rural,” he said. “I am particularly excited about the potential of wireless technologies to bring broadband to tribal communities, where even basic telephone service penetration rates have historically been far too low. These efforts demonstrate how essential wireless is to bringing a customized, high-speed information experience to all Americans, regardless of where they live, and at affordable rates.”