Microsoft supports Philippines' TV white space initiative

News Broadband Philippines 14 JUL 2013
Microsoft supports Philippines' TV white space initiative
The Philippines' Information and Communications Technology Office of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ICTO) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Microsoft on the use of TV white space technologies (TVWS). DOST-ICO launched its TVWS initiative in 2012 to find ways to maximise unused TV spectrum for data communications, such as for e-learning, telehealth, environmental sensor, and telemedicine projects. The technology could also be used to provide basic internet access in rural areas, the PhilStar reports.

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