The US White Space Spectrum Opportunity

802.22, CogNeA, and Wi-Fi Join the Gold Rush

This Research Brief describes the FCC ruling that opened up white space spectrum. It outlines the FCC requirements and describes the possible impact of IEEE 802.22, CogNeA, and Wi-Fi. It also examines the effect this FCC decision could have on WiMAX vendors. The brief outlines the probable timeline for the development and release of new white space spectrum products and services, as well as how the market is likely to look in 2010 and 2011. Finally, the brief describes the probable white space spectrum direction of several vendors including Cisco, Dell, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft, Google and Phillips.

Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Section 1.
Market Update
1.1. What Is White Space?
1.2. The FCC Ruling on White Spaces
1.3. The FCC’s Requirements for Use of White Spaces
1.3.1. Avoidance of Interference
1.3.2. Database Requirement
1.4. Proponents & Opponents of the FCC Decision
1.4.1. Opponents of Opening up White Space Spectrum
1.4.2. Supporters of Opening up White Space Spectrum
1.4.3. The Latest FCC Challenge
1.5. White Space Spectrum as a Global Issue
1.6. The Issue of White Space Spectrum Availability
1.7. The “Hidden Node” Problem
1.8. Possible Applications for White Space Spectrum
1.9. The Recovery Act Gold Rush for Broadband Funds
1.10. IEEE 802.11y Purpose & Status
1.10.1. Possible Broader Roles for 802.11y
1.11. The Role of IEEE 802.22
1.12. WiMAX & White Spaces
1.12.1. CogNeA
1.13. A Timeline for White Spaces Utilization
1.13.1. The Revenue Mix for White Spaces
1.14. The Long-Term Impact of the White Spaces Decision on Specific Vendors
1.14.1. Cisco
1.14.2. Dell
1.14.3. Google
1.14.4. Hewlett-Packard
1.14.5. Intel
1.14.6. Microsoft
1.14.7. Motorola
1.14.8. Philips



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