Digital broadcasting represents a more proficient use of the spectrum, analysts said. It takes fewer airwaves to transmit a digital signal than it does an analog one, which means companies can use the domesticated airwaves to enhance communication.
"It frees up the airwaves for wireless broadband and other innovation, which is really the prevalent benefit."
By winning back television channels 52 to 69, the government gets valuable airwaves that can carry lots of information across long distances and easily penetrate bad weather and barriers such as houses and trees.
These airwaves will allow for more facility in wireless broadband and cellphone coverage, and telecom companies such as AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless, which purchased large chunks of spectrum, are relying on them to roll out high-speed cellular networks.
"It frees up the airwaves for wireless broadband and other innovation, which is really the prevalent benefit."
By winning back television channels 52 to 69, the government gets valuable airwaves that can carry lots of information across long distances and easily penetrate bad weather and barriers such as houses and trees.
These airwaves will allow for more facility in wireless broadband and cellphone coverage, and telecom companies such as AT&T Inc. and Verizon Wireless, which purchased large chunks of spectrum, are relying on them to roll out high-speed cellular networks.
