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To: Peter Ecclesine who wrote (27541)	7/26/2008 11:10:58 AM
From: Frank A. Coluccio	Respond to of 46821

It might be useful to also point out that, most other nations aren't funding war games around the globe. So you make a good point, and one that is lost in many of these discussions, not only on this thread, but in NA circles, in general, concerning the global nature of many of the topics frequently discussed. I suppose examining the tradeoffs, when comparing the auction vs "collective use" approaches, would yield some interesting results, both economically and socially [late edit, taking Jim's later observation into account: even if only hypothetically]. ------

To: Peter Ecclesine who wrote (27541)	7/26/2008 11:28:20 AM
From: axial	Respond to of 46821

Peter, Euro Open Spectrum isn't a done deal, yet. The UK has implemented more flexible spectrum use in recent L-band auctions, and other countries are leaning to more flexibility. But implementation of Open Spectrum (when/if it emerges as the preferred option) will need a way to transition from existing models - else repay. In any case, transition won't be easy. The technology for reliable and efficient use of Open Spectrum is still a-borning. In the meantime, things continue as before. We can easily count on another decade before we see major change - and at present, North American thinking in spectrum use/allocation lags Europe's. cio.co.uk teleclick.ca cn-c114.net Jim