A band of tech giants — including Apple, Samsung and Nokia — has sent a letter to US Congress, urging it to free more spectrum for mobile data. The Hill reports today that the companies explained to congress that authorising new spectrum auctions is “timely and relevant” to current debates over the “fiscal cliff”.
“Now is the time to ensure the incentive auctions are as robust and successful as possible at liberating spectrum. We should also turn our collective attention on ways to reap the economic benefits of underutilized federal spectrum assets.”
It wasn’t just Apple, Samsung and Nokia though: add to that list Intel, RIM, Qualcomm, Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco and Ericsson, all of whom are thirsty for spectrum. Clearly, the group don’t rate attempts of the scientists and engineers who are trying to solve the problem by advancing technology. Whichever way it happens, let’s hope that spectrum doesn’t get too clogged too soon. [The Hill via The Verge]