The Federal Communications Commission adopted a rule on November 4 allowing unlicensed, personal-portable devices to operate in television spectrum.

Commenting on today's ruling, NAB Executive Vice President Dennis Wharton issued the following statement:

"While we appreciate the FCC's attempt to address significant issues raised by broadcasters and others, every American who values interference-free TV should be concerned by today's Commission vote. By moving the 'white space' vote forward, the Commission appears to have bypassed meaningful public or peer review in a proceeding of grave importance to the future of television.

"Fortunately, today's vote is just the beginning of a fight on behalf of the 110 million households that rely on television for news, entertainment, and lifesaving emergency information. Going forward, NAB and our allies will work with policymakers to ensure that consumers can access innovative broadband applications without jeopardizing interference-free TV."

Leading up to today's FCC vote, several organizations, companies, individuals and lawmakers publicly expressed opposition or concern over the FCC's proposed 'white spaces' action. For more information, visit www.interferencezones.com.