Google will bid for Wireless Spectrum
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TechRepublic
Finally, Google has made public its intention to bid for the 700 MHz wireless spectrum. The move is their next big wave after releasing their android SDK for mobile applications. With its cash reserve that extends to an estimated $13 billion, the Web Giant may be all set to redefine the telecom industry as we know it.
Google's business is ads. And mobile phones are the next entry points for access to the internet. So, acquiring a stake in the wireless space may be more alligning to the web firm's core competency than one makes out. It is also a fact unless they own the spectrum, several key advantages may be lost.
But what is churning the rumour mills again is whether Google may now mull on getting out the GPhone. They have the network, and a technology stack and a device is just the missing piece. But let not iPhone's success make you think that it will be that easy a game to get and succeed at phones.
Apple has been a hardware company from day one. Google has been so far a software firm (despite its expertise at data centers and Google mini).
So, lets wait and watch as the bids unfold. One thing is for sure - More competition only spells good for the consumers. Let the best service win.
Google's business is ads. And mobile phones are the next entry points for access to the internet. So, acquiring a stake in the wireless space may be more alligning to the web firm's core competency than one makes out. It is also a fact unless they own the spectrum, several key advantages may be lost.
But what is churning the rumour mills again is whether Google may now mull on getting out the GPhone. They have the network, and a technology stack and a device is just the missing piece. But let not iPhone's success make you think that it will be that easy a game to get and succeed at phones.
Apple has been a hardware company from day one. Google has been so far a software firm (despite its expertise at data centers and Google mini).
So, lets wait and watch as the bids unfold. One thing is for sure - More competition only spells good for the consumers. Let the best service win.
Google into Wireless
