The story about Matthew Biederman's bid for spectrum to be dedicated "using some of the airwaves as a sort of free community switchboard, while others would simply be set aside as untouched 'open space ' " warms my heart. While all kinds of corporate giants are outbidding each other for spectrum upon which they can advance commercial interests, Biederman's quest to preserve commons space is unique. Though he failed to meet the minimum requirement (money) to participate in the auction, he has brought attention to the idea of spectrum ownership -- one that I heartily support. "The spectrum being auctioned belongs to society the same as a forest, a mountain or a river, and we contend that society has a right to enjoy it unpolluted," he is quoted as saying in his blog.
The article goes on to discuss Biederman's intended participation in the Canadian spectrum auction.
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