[Scan-DC] FYI - Amazon developing its own wireless network

[Rick Hansen]

Amazon may be acquiring spectrum to offer Terrestrial Low-Power Service, a
type of WiFi, over long distances in cities (TLPS). 

The presentation at the bottom shows some neat information on interference
and signal strengths from .3-3000MHz and for WiFi spectrum.

IMHO this would be great - we could make VOIP calls with our phones over the
internet via WiFi, bypassing the cell phone carriers.

May we listen well 'n often,

Rick


From:
http://wylywade.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/amazon-testing-new-tlps-wireless-ne
twork/?goback=%2Egde_5148241_member_269691811#%21


Amazon testing new TLPS wireless network
August 23, 2013

Amazon has been testing a new wireless network which would allow users to
connect its devices to the Internet, according to reports. As reported by
Bloomberg, according to anonymous sources, the online retail giant has been
testing the wireless network privately in Cupertino, California.
The new network uses spectrum controlled by satellite firm Globalstar and
testing took place in Amazons Lab126 research facility — the birthplace of
Kindle devices. Globalstar is currently seeking FCC approval to convert
approximately 80 percent of its satellite spectrum resources
for Wi-Fi services after meeting with FCC representatives in June. A
decision is expected this year, and if granted FCC permission, Globalstar’s
spectrum resources could be leased to multiple carriers or potentially
contracted exclusively for Amazon. It is reported that Amazon is testing the
Terrestrial low-power service that has been developed by Globalstar.
http://mobile.bloomberg.com/news/2013-08-23/amazon-is-said-to-have-tested-a-
wireless-network.html

Note – TLPS = Terrestial Low-Power Service 


More here, including spectrum waterfall and footprint charts for WiFi:
http://www.globalstar.com/en/ir/docs/Globalstar_Webinar_Presentation.pdf