Editing Wireless broadband (section)

==Development in the United States==
On November 14, 2007, the Commission released Public Notice DA 07–4605 in which the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau announced the start date for licensing and registration process for the [[IEEE 802.11y-2008|3650–3700 MHz]] band.<ref>{{cite web|title=PUBLIC NOTICE – Released: November&nbsp;14, 2007|url=http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4605A1.pdf |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20221009/http://hraunfoss.fcc.gov/edocs_public/attachmatch/DA-07-4605A1.pdf |archive-date=2022-10-09 |url-status=live|publisher=[[Federal Communications Commission]]|access-date=March 17, 2008}}</ref>
In 2010 the FCC adopted the TV White Space Rules (TVWS) and allowed some of the better no line of sight frequency (700&nbsp;MHz) into the FCC Part-15 Rules.<ref>{{cite news |title= The FCC Decision and the Use of White Spaces |author= Alex Goldman |publisher= Wireless Internet Service Providers Association |url= http://www.wispa.org/?p=3146 |access-date= July 16, 2011 }}</ref> The Wireless Internet Service Providers Association, a national association of WISPs, petitioned the FCC and won.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Federal Register, Volume 72 Issue 249 (Monday, December 31, 2007)|url=https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2007-12-31/html/07-6229.htm|access-date=2020-07-23|website=www.govinfo.gov}}</ref>

Initially, WISPs were found only in rural areas not covered by [[Cable Internet access|cable]] or [[DSL]].<ref>{{cite web|title=A WISP with Vision|url=http://www.wi-fiplanet.com/columns/article.php/3652986|publisher=wi-fiplanet.com|access-date=March 17, 2008}}</ref> These early WISPs would employ a high-capacity [[T-carrier]], such as a [[Digital Signal 1|T1]] or [[Digital Signal 3|DS3]] connection, and then broadcast the signal from a high elevation, such as at the top of a [[water tower]]. To receive this type of Internet connection, consumers mount a small [[Parabolic antenna|dish]] to the roof of their home or office and point it to the transmitter. [[Line-of-sight propagation|Line of sight]] is usually necessary for WISPs operating in the [[IEEE 802.11|2.4 and 5 GHz]] bands with 900&nbsp;MHz offering better [[NLOS]] (non-line-of-sight) performance.

===Residential Wireless Internet===
Providers of fixed wireless broadband services typically provide equipment to customers and install a small antenna or dish somewhere on the roof. This equipment is usually deployed as a service and maintained by the company providing that service. Fixed wireless services have become particularly popular in many rural areas where cable, DSL or other typical home internet services are not available.

===Business Wireless Internet===
Many companies in the US and worldwide have started using wireless alternatives to incumbent and local providers for internet and voice service. These providers tend to offer competitive services and options in areas where there is a difficulty getting affordable Ethernet connections from terrestrial providers such as ATT, Comcast, Verizon and others. Also, companies looking for full diversity between carriers for critical uptime requirements may seek wireless alternatives to local options.

===Demand for spectrum===
{{Main|Spectrum reallocation}}
To cope with increased demand for wireless broadband, increased [[Radio spectrum|spectrum]] would be needed. Studies began in 2009, and while some unused spectrum was available, it appeared broadcasters would have to give up at least some spectrum. This led to strong objections from the broadcasting community. In 2013, auctions were planned, and for now any action by broadcasters is voluntary.