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FCC oks use of advanced wireless technology.


The Federal Trade Commission Federal Trade Commission (FTC), independent agency of the U.S. government established in 1915 and charged with keeping American business competition free and fair. The FTC has no jurisdiction over banks and common carriers, which are under the supervision of other governmental agencies. It has five members, not more than three of whom may be members of the same political party, appointed by the President, with the consent of the Senate, for seven-year terms. will allow limited use of a wireless technology known as ultrawideband See UWB.. Proponents claim that ultrawideband boosts the speed and accuracy of wireless transmissions by broadening the airwave transmission channels. Companies, including ultrawideband provider Time Domain, have advocated for FCC acceptance during the past decade. Airlines and cellphone (CELLular telePHONE) The first ubiquitous wireless telephone. Originally analog, all new cellular systems are digital, which has enabled the cellphone to turn into a smart phone that has access to the Internet. Digital cellphone systems are also offered in the PCS band, which is radio spectrum that was auctioned off by the U.S. government in the mid-1990s. Introduced in the mid 1980s, cellphone sales exploded worldwide in the 1990s. companies have been the biggest opponents, claiming that use cold interfere with their communications devices.

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Author:Angelo, Jean Marie
Publication:District Administration
Article Type:Brief Article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Apr 1, 2002
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