Microsoft to expand TV white spaces Airband Initiative globally

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Published onOctober 8, 2019

published onOctober 8, 2019

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Microsoft is expanding its Airband Initiative—an effort to bring broadband Internet access to unserved 3 million residents in the U.S.—to become a global initiative. The company now aims tosupport as many as 40 million individualswho have little or no access to high-speed broadband internet.

Microsoft will begin with “areas with significant underserved populations”—Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa—which also have government interest in improving connectivity for its residents. The company aims to cover the 40 million individuals between these two areas over the next three years.

Vacant broadcast frequencies known asTV White Spaceshave proven to be quite effective forimproving broadband coverage in rural America, so this technology will be a big part of Microsoft’s plan expand high-speed internet access in a very cost effective way. Microsoft also hasother plans for achieving its goal, including:

Microsoft has seen an interest in expanding internet services across the world for some time now. The company has also used TV White Spaces to improve connectivity in other parts of the world—includingIndia,Kenya, andGhana.

What do you think of Microsoft’s ambitions? Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments area below.

Radu Tyrsina

Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).

For most of the kids of his age, the Internet was an amazing way to play and communicate with others, but he was deeply impressed by the flow of information and how easily you can find anything on the web.

Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.

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