FCC chairman: You'll soon have more room to stream TV over wireless networks

LAS VEGAS — With millions of smartphone users watching video and streaming music on the go, the airwaves have gotten a little crowded. Fortunately, there's help on the way.

The Federal Communications Commission is preparing to auction of a chunk of spectrum that would provide more room for media streaming over wireless networks. It's a move Chairman Tom Wheeler said during an interview at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show that will be a game changer

In 84 days, the FCC will gear up to auction off airwaves for nationwide local TV stations to wireless carriers like AT&T for billions of dollars — and the deadline nears for broadcasters to join in. According to the Wall Street Journal, about 2,000 stations could sell broadcasting licenses in the auction. The report highlighted how the move would allow stations access to cash amid challenges from wireless services, online video and new audience behaviors. Read more...