The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) backed the concept of open access networks today in approving rules for the upcoming 700 MHz spectrum auction. The auction rules closely follow a draft proposal issued by FCC Chairman Kevin Martin earlier this month.

After months of deliberations, the FCC decided to dedicate almost a third of the spectrum available to some open access conditions, including allowing consumers to attach legal devices and run legal software on the network.

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