India, March 21 -- Several new developments in TV White Spaces (TVWS) technology appear to have pushed the long-suffering sector forward. But problems

On the bright side, the FCC this week issued new rules for wireless operations in TV White Space spectrum. The rules are aimed at addressing a variety of technical concerns, such as how to locate TVWS devices.

And, separately, the WhiteSpace Alliance (WSA) and the IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) inked a new agreement to speed the development of low-cost broadband services in the spectrum. "TV White Space holds particular promise for connecting currently underserved consumers at price points appropriate for large rural and remote populations, a solution sometimes referred to as 'Frugal ...