Benjamin Lennett

Rural Broadband and the TV White Space

Wireless Future — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:57:00 -0400

In 2004, the FCC initiated a proceeding to determine rules to allow the unlicensed operation of wireless communication devices in unused television band spectrum between channels 2 and 51. These vacant and unassigned television channels, known as the TV “white spaces,” would help make affordable wireless broadband in rural America a reality.

Although wireless is seen as critical to bringing high-speed and affordable broadband access to rural America, build-out and adoption of this service has been slow. Larger wireless providers have focused exclusively on mobile broadband and have not deployed… more

Reply to Oppositions to Petition for Reconsideration

Wireless Future — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:31:00 -0500

Benjamin Lennett

Operations — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:46:00 -0500

Senior Program Associate, Wireless Future ProgramAs the Senior Program Associate for the Wireless Future Program at the New America Foundation, Benjamin Lennett contributes to the program’s efforts to develop and advocate policy proposals aimed at achieving universal and affordable wireless broadband access through policy research, writing, and outreach. Prior to joining New America, Mr. Lennett served as Associate Communications and Development Manager for the Media Access Project, where he managed outreach and fundraising efforts. Mr. Lennett holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Florida. He is also a graduate of American University’s School of Public Affairs, where he received… more