WhiteSpaces: An Enabler

• VHF / UHF bands traditionally reserved to broadcasters have highly favorable propagation characteristics. Penetrating through foliage and structures, they reach far and wide.
• The worldwide move from analog to digital TV frees up spectrum creating what is called 'Whitespaces'.
• These Whitespaces will deliver quality high speed internet access

The WhiteSpace Alliance will shape the worldwide TV Whitespace ecosystem for delivering cost-effective wireless broadband solutions.

• Simplify existing standards and specifications for cost-effective deployment.
• Develop standards and specifications necessary to provide economical broadband access.
• Create an open forum for manufacturers and operators to network and define an inter-operable platform.
• Provide certification and testing of devices based on the Whitespace Alliance technical protocols
• Enable database compliance and interoperability for devices.
• Improve deployment and operating practices through education and support programs to reduce the installation learning curve