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New Zealand : ICT Minister unveils draft licensing rules for use of television white space devices [TendersInfo (India)](TendersInfo (India) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) New Zealand's Minister of Information Technology and Communications (ICT) Amy Adams has unveiled draft licencing rules for the use of television white space gadgets in the country. The minister said : "Television white space offers opportunities for new ways to deliver wireless services such as broadband. More efficient use of the radio spectrum, such as through the use of white space, will be increasingly important as new technologies continue to drive demand for wireless frequencies." Television white spaces are the idle frequencies between television channels, which cannot be utilized for other television channels without dangerous interference occurring. However, there is a chance for them to be used for wireless broadband or other technologies, in many cases. According to the minister, the draft rules aim to protect the interests of current spectrum users television broadcasters and wireless microphone users. White space users in New Zealand would have to secure radio licences and meet US or European Union device standards. The minister said : "The draft rules are intended as an interim measure to allow users to trial white space technologies. They may be replaced by a more permanent licensing framework in the future." (c) 2014 Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |