Wireless Internet Reviews

So we know the FCC is considering a plan to auction off what are termed white spaces in a proposed plan to provide free broadband access across the country. FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, who has fallen under some criticism in recent times, favors the plan, while lame duck President George Bush opposes it. The commission was set to meet this week to vote on the issue, but on Friday Martin canceled it. Lawmakers had put pressure on him to do so.

“We received the letter from Senator Rockefeller and Congressman Waxman today and spoke with other offices,” said FCC Spokesman Robert Kenny. “In light of the letter, it does not appear that there is consensus to move forward and the agenda meeting has been canceled.”

Once we hit the break, though, the matter will likely roll over into the next administration. What happens at that point is anyone’s guess.