A new trial has launched that will assess whether TV white spaces can deliver cost-efficient broadband access to rural communities and even help offload wireless data congestion and demand in cities.
The trial is being run by the Cambridge TV White Spaces Consortium and others, and will test how mobile devices can tap into the unused TV channels and spectrum. The tests come about as there is increased concern over possible 4G interference on the TV spectrum, with the main focus on LTE devices.
The trial will take place in Cambridge, which the companies said provides a suitable environment for diversity in testing the TV white spaces network. The Cambridge TV White Spaces Consortium said the various buildings and landscapes will give it a strong test base for urban and rural areas. Microsoft also has a notable presence in Cambridge.
Members of the consortium include the BBC, BSkyB, BT, Microsoft, Nokia, Samsung, Cambridge Consultants, Neul and TTP.
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