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Google Intent to Bid In FCC 700 MHz Auction

Jul 20, 2007, 8:29 AM by (staff)
updated Nov 10, 2007, 5:57 PM

Today, Google said that if the FCC allows the 700 MHz auction to proceed with open access requirements, it will join in the bidding. Google submitted a formal letter to FCC Chairman Kevin Martin and implored that rules be put in place to ensure the auction benefits the general public. The four specific requests made by Google ask for open applications, open devices, open networks, and open services. AT&T voiced support for Martin's proposal yesterday. Google is prepared to spend at least $4.6 billion bidding in the auction.

source: Google

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dotcwrath

Jul 24, 2007, 5:07 PM

Google I love you why cant you buy ...

Sprint !!!

I think if google bought Sprint, Sprint would dominate (even more 😛)
We would have great cust care, great technology and a company passionate about helping people and giving people what they want and need !!

stoopered

Jul 24, 2007, 3:01 PM

Looky What I Found!!

Check this link out:

http://www.forbes.com/2007/03/19/google-hiring-ads-t ... »

vonclay

Jul 20, 2007, 9:44 AM

Interesting

I wonder what they are planning on using it for if they happen to win it.

dustin.gery

Google is trying to buy everything to create a free system of useful things, so i wouldnt doubt something free coming out of this for the general public.

I love google.

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stoopered

Jul 20, 2007, 1:55 PM

Wow!!

I know the 700 Mhz is targeted for Digital Cable broadcast. I'm curious to see what that will do and how it will affect At&t and Dish. What is TimeWarner and Cox going to do? So you look at it like this, At&t has Dish, Sprint has Time Warner and Cox, who does Google have? I don't even know if this frequency is going to carry mobile TV, but it sure will make the bidding interesting.

MidnightDT

google is going to buy alltel

jarcher2828

Jul 20, 2007, 5:48 PM

GPhone

Today Google announced plans of devolping free cellular service. Subscribers who sign up for the GPhone service will be able to use any unlocked phone or choose from a variety of phones offered by the Internet giant.

Services would be absolutely free and supported by non intrusive adds attached to the bottom of text and picture messages that the subscriber sends and receives. Google says that it plans to offer phone, messaging, GPS, video calling, and unlimited data at absolutely no cost to the subscriber.

Maybe on day this add will be on phonescoop. Pretty big stretch, but Google would be the company to do it!

sangyup81

I don't see them giving free phone service but free SMS maybe

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MetroTet

Jul 20, 2007, 10:24 PM

This just in

now who doesn't believe google is trying to take over the world?

muchdrama

Jul 20, 2007, 7:12 PM

Oh, Fifty is PERFECT...

...for the upcoming "Gphone" ad campaign.

G-G-G-G-Gphone!

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