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IEEE 802.22

IEEE 802.22 is a set of rules that people who make technology use when they want to create wireless internet connections in places that don't have a lot of people around. So, imagine you go to a farm where there is no one around and you still want to use your phone or computer to surf the internet. IEEE 802.22 helps to make sure your device can connect to the internet wirelessly even when there is no internet infrastructure around, like routers and cables. It does this by looking for extra space in the airwaves, called 'white spaces', where no one else is using them. It then uses these spaces to create internet connections for your devices to use. This way, you can use the internet even when you're far away from other people or internet hotspots. It's like finding a quiet spot in a field to play a game of catch with your friend. Nobody else is there, so you can run, jump and have fun without any problems!