said by PDXPLT:When you think about it, the current TV system is very wasteful of very valuable spectrum and woefully antiquated. Think about it: in prime time and for much of daytime as well, you have groups of 200+ TV stations, all broadcasting the same content, save for a few local commercials and a little bit of local content. What a waste of spectrum.
Alot of countries who deployed TV later than we did, didn't even bother with local broadcasting. Satellite/cable is a much more efficient way of distributing nationwide programming. Satellite Free To Air (FTA) is widely used in those countries. Local content can be delivered via IPTV over broadband.
Will it ever happen? I doubt it. The NAB has too much power in Congress.
You forget the PEOPLE own the airwaves not the wireless companies. I am part of the people I say FUCK OFF wireless you're not getting any more. nuff said. When I get my share the $20 billion that was made auctioning off MY airwaves last year then we can talk about auctioning off some more.
