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The short story --

The FCC originally proposed that they require whoever wins one of thier future auctions to provide a free broadband system, nationwide, within the next 10 years. Intended for families and folks of all ages, this system was to be filtered for porn and objectionable content.

When the idea came under fire (from several sides) the FCC folded like a cheap suit, and offered to revise the requirement, so that it didn't include content filtering.
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2009 is stacking up to be ripe with issues, and the wireless world is no small part of that mix.

Wi-max is trying to get off the ground with the new Clearwire -- and could mature into the infrastructure of choice for internet connectivity for 'the last mile' -- those rural residences without good high speed internet. DAS (distributed antenna systems) has also proven it's utility, and may find itself integrated into more communities to provide service in highly sensitive areas. ...