One word I haven't heard much in this forum is "free." You want to do away with over the air broadcasting because you think it's so "inefficient?" Fine, but I think whoever is the beneficiary of broadcasters' spectrum should be required to provide at least a portion of their services to the public for free. Say what you will about broadcasting, it's still the most efficient way to reach mass audiences for FREE.
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One word I haven't heard much in this forum is "free." You want to do away with over the air broadcasting because you think it's so "inefficient?" Fine, but I think whoever is the beneficiary of broadcasters' spectrum should be required to provide at least a portion of their services to the public for free. Say what you will about broadcasting, it's still the most efficient way to reach mass audiences for FREE.