Submission + - AT&T now supports open access for 700Mhz band (rcrnews.com)
RalphBNumbers writes: AT&T has reversed it's previous stance, and broken ranks with the other major cellular providers, by endorsing FCC chairman Kevin Martin's plan to require open access to 22Mhz of the 60Mhz to be auctioned by the FCC in the 700Mhz band. This statement prompted Verizon to reiterate their opposition to any open access requirements, and Google to state their wish that the entire 60Mhz be auctioned with open access requirements.
Open access rules would require the auction winner to allow any compatible device to connect to their networks on the effected spectrum.
Open access rules would require the auction winner to allow any compatible device to connect to their networks on the effected spectrum.