...The New America Foundation issued a release Monday taking issue with the broadcasters’ arguments in a paper on the "myths vs. realities" of the white-spaces argument.

The White Spaces Coalition -- a consortium of computer companies that is pushing for the unlicensed devices -- responded to the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announcement: “What's at stake here is simple: the promise of greater broadband access for millions of Americans including those in underserved rural areas,” coalition counsel Scott Blake Harris said. “The FCC's analysis has confirmed that this spectrum can be used for broadband internet without interfering with Americans' TV signals.”

He added, “Utilizing this spectrum is an important step toward achieving the ultimate goal of delivering the significant benefits of broadband access to more Americans.

We commend chairman Martin and the FCC for their ongoing commitment to the development of this important technology and we pledge our continued cooperation with the commission to resolve any remaining technical issues. The promise that this spectrum holds for bringing broadband to more Americans is too great to ignore...”

New America's policy report on the "myths vs. realities" of the white-spaces argument (pdf)

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