Would you sign up for free WiFi?

[MaggieL]

Originally Posted by Rock Steady

Interference is definitely a problem. But, I am confused. I didn't think *anyone* could be licensed for that band. Do they grant licenses for that band at all?

Anyway, sooner or later there will be a commercial WiFi signal blanketing your home. It is now inevitable. Just hope that it is not the GEvil Empire.

No, it's not "inevitable"...currently WiFi (and wireless phone....and home weather station) use of S-band (2.4GHz) is under FCC Part 15 rules....meaning equipment must be type-accepted, stay below defined power levels, and accept interference from licenced users of the band. Like amateur radio operators.

Next time you say this is "inevitable", go talk to your "broadband over power lines" bretheren who want to put an RF signal on the power grid

I think "inevitable" would apply better to widespread expansion of EV-DO usage. But then that doesn't target people who don't have money to spend.