Artificial Scarcity: Radio Frequency Edition
Tech leaders call for new uses of US radio spectrum:
“Our nation’s wireless needs are too often governed by 1970s regulations that hinder economic progress and innovation,� Edward Zander, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Motorola Inc. and chairman of the council, said in a statement. “We need to re-think our approach to radio spectrum to bring our national policy into the wireless era and ensure that spectrum is available for entrepreneurs, innovators and first responders.�See also:Radio spectrum is used by a variety of tech devices, including Wi-Fi networks, mobile phones, FM radio and two-way radios. The report, titled “Freeing Our Unused Spectrum," said "artificial constraints imposed by public policy" are creating unneeded spectrum scarcity.
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Comments (2)
George Gaskell
Yes, we do need to bring our national policy into the wireless era. But didn't the "wireless era" start 70 or 80 years ago?
Also, if there was ever a phrase that ought to be drummed out of existence, it's "public policy." No, public policy is not imposing artificial restraints. The word you are looking for is "government."
Published: February 27, 2006 9:37 AM
perianwyr
"Public policy" is a term for "actions of government". That doesn't make you any less correct, but it's a more precise term of art.
Published: February 27, 2006 5:22 PM