"The Radio Frequency Spectrum is as vital for content distribution as it is for content creation. Many times, these occur concurrently and in the same physical vicinity. To prioritize one over the other is a dangerous thing. It is a kin to prioritizing the pen over the paper. They share almost no similar traits, yet are completely interdependent. Prior to DTV, distribution and creation lived in a managed, though low-tech world. Each had a place in the spectrum with users, manufacturers, broadcaster and the FCC in a relatively calm and predictable arrangement. As technology advanced, the distribution component morphed into a barely manageable size, causing great disturbances. Unfortunately, this trend appears to be continuing. Congress and the FCC have done little to express their awareness of the need for content creation. This may be due to the very deep pockets available to the content distributors."
-Andrew McHaddad, Chief Engineer, Bexel/ASG (12/13/13)
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The FCC’s Broadband Acceleration Initiative
Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Spur Broadband Buildout
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