In November 2008, the FCC ruled that the unused broadcast channels left over from the transition to digital TV (known as white spaces) would be made available on an unlicensed basis. These channels still offer promise for the industry, with potentially hundreds of Megahertz at frequencies with excellent propagation characteristics. The FCC is planning a database that serves as a registry to help assign non-interfering frequencies to white spaces devices. Actual performance metrics from the world’s first white space networks, an overview of the FCC’s view on the future of white spaces and what it means to the NAB will be shared. You will learn where to find the information, technology and expertise needed to help create workable strategies for leveraging this valuable spectrum for their critical infrastructure needs, in addition to how broadcasters can leverage white spaces for additional content distribution or other services as part of their broadcast business.

(This session recorded for inclusion in the Online Learning Center)