Microsoft's Mundie hails potential of white spaces

PC World | at | by Mike

Microsoft's Chief Research and Strategy Officer Craig Mundie has hailed the result of Tuesday's FCC ruling to open up wireless spectrum between over-the-air television channels. In a statement, Mundie declared the FCC move will "allow every American to realize the enormous potential of white spaces.

"Mundie predicted a new wave of innovation involving devices and Internet-based services, and predicted the "creative solutions" to existing problems, such as a lack of inexpensive broadband services in rural areas.However, Microsoft will face huge challenges of its own.