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Asherlee
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White Space Wifi on Steroids

I hope I understand this correctly, but I believe this would really change the way we access the internet. Hopefully driving the cost down, maybe even to free.

I remember several years back Google was claiming they were going to offer free WiFi to the entire nation. Buuuuuttttttt clearly that didn't take off.

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BlackVortex
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Don't really see the point in it, wouldn't the connection be really slow if too many people are on the same wi-fi?

EnterOrion
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Don't really see the point in it, wouldn't the connection be really slow if too many people are on the same wi-fi?


No.

That would be like saying TV would lag because too many people are on channel 2.
Kyouzou
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Hahaha that kind of lag only happens on DSL connections.

This seems like a really awesome idea, and if it actually happens it could be a great improvement on the way we use the internet.

NiteStryker
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huh?

Joe96
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That would be awesome, but I don't think it will be out for a while.

AnaLoGMunKy
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Don't really see the point in it, wouldn't the connection be really slow if too many people are on the same wi-fi?


The only reason normal wi-fi gets slower with more people on is because the companies restrict usage so they dont have to use better/more equipment to increase bandwidth.
Sarthra21
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This is a great idea. Can't wait to use White Space.

1337Player
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I really, need this. Now I can use wi-fi on my iPod everywhere if this happened. But would this defeat the purpose of 3G?

I also need this for my laptop.

When will this happen exactly?

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