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Super Wi-Fi

On September 23, the Federal Communications Commission will vote on rules that have the potential to shakeup the current wireless technology market. Back in 2008, the FCC originally voted to open “white spaces” – the wireless spectrum between TV channels. 

The FCC will allow the new white spaces be available for free, similar to the current rules for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. This proposed change has been called “Wi-Fi on steroids,” or the more popular “Super Wi-Fi.”

Existing IEEE 802.11g or 802.11n standards only have a maximum range of 300 ft, with speeds up to 108 or 600 Mbps, respectively. Super Wi-Fi has the potential to travel distances of several miles, penetrate buildings and walls, with speeds topping out at 15-20 Mbps, rivaling that of a cable modem.

Many consumer electronic industry leaders are hoping that these new Super Wi-Fi networks will help expand the market for existing devices such as smart phones, tables, and laptops. The companies hope to have these devices on store shelves by early 2012.