FCC Grants Access to Unused TV Airwaves

In a breakthrough for tech firms, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) approved a plan to open unused TV channels for wireless broadband. FCC chairman, Julius Genachowski said the move would offer "unique opportunities for innovators and entrepreneurs." Companies like Google GOOG, Microsoft MSFT and Dell DELL have been pushing the FCC for this decision. The unused TV channels are called "white spaces" because signals can carry long distances and through buildings. Continue reading the article.