• DocumentCode
    1084702
  • Title

    The digital TV transition: A chance to enhance public safety and improve spectrum auctions

  • Author

    Peha, Jon M.

  • Author_Institution
    Center for Wireless & Broadband Networking, Carnegie Mellon Univ., Pittsburgh, PA
  • Volume
    44
  • Issue
    6
  • fYear
    2006
  • fDate
    6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
  • Firstpage
    22
  • Lastpage
    23
  • Abstract
    This article addresses some controversial aspects of the digital TV transition. First, it argues that some spectrum should be reserved for a nationwide broadband public safety system. Second, Congress should not delay the transition. Third, spectrum auction winners should make annual rather than one-time payments. This protects against unnecessary delays, and promotes efficiency and competition
  • Keywords
    channel allocation; commerce; digital television; digital TV transition; public safety; spectrum auctions; Business; Costs; Delay; Digital TV; Economic forecasting; Fault tolerant systems; Licenses; Safety devices; Terrorism; Wireless networks;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Journal_Title
    Communications Magazine, IEEE
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • ISSN
    0163-6804
  • Type

    jour

  • DOI
    10.1109/MCOM.2006.1668409
  • Filename
    1668409
    • Link To Document
    https://search.isc.ac/dl/search/defaultta.aspx?DTC=49&DC=1084702