FCC addresses interference issue with TV white spaces Details Michelle Clancy | 22 March 2019 The FCC regulatory authority in the US has issued an order making changes to key technical requirements for the use of TV white spaces (TVWS). The FCC has set aside TVWS channels for unlicensed use in every market across the country, with the goal of addressing the digital divide in the US. Approximately 34 million Americans currently lack basic broadband access, according to the FCC