The article advocates for the FCC to reallocate under-utilized airwaves, such as the 40 CB radio channels, for modern digital communications to benefit civilians and industries. These frequencies, largely dormant due to the shift to digital platforms, could support unencrypted, low-power digital use for students, hobbyists, and scientists, fostering education and innovation outside internet infrastructure. Additionally, licensed, encrypted machine-to-machine communication could replace outdated fax machines, enabling secure wireless document transmission for sectors like healthcare, compliant with HIPAA. The FCC should conduct a spectrum audit, set technical standards, and engage stakeholders to ensure a balanced transition that minimizes disruption while maximizing the potential of this finite resource.
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