Google - Win or Lose Wirless Spectrum.
As I blogged about Google Android and Google's wireless auction, the auction result came out last week and Google didn't win any license.
From Google's Official Blog...
"This afternoon the Federal Communications Commission announced the results of its 700 MHz spectrum auction. While the Commission's anti-collusion rules prevent us from saying much at this point, one thing is clear: although Google didn't pick up any spectrum licenses, the auction produced a major victory for American consumers.We congratulate the winners and look forward to a more open wireless world. As a result of the auction, consumers whose devices use the C-block of spectrum soon will be able to use any wireless device they wish, and download to their devices any applications and content they wish. Consumers soon should begin enjoying new, Internet-like freedom to get the most out of their mobile phones and other wireless devices.We'll have more to say about the auction in the near future. Stay tuned."
As per Eric Zeman from information week, Google's intention was not to win any license since there main business is ad. But Google wins what they want from this auction, that is, open access to any devices and applications. Since Verizon forced to spend 4.75 Billion by Google, so Verizon didn't win for open access to devices. Google is "happy loser" and American consumers are ultimate winners. Now all set for Google's Andriod to use these open access spectrum for some good features.
From Google's Official Blog...
"This afternoon the Federal Communications Commission announced the results of its 700 MHz spectrum auction. While the Commission's anti-collusion rules prevent us from saying much at this point, one thing is clear: although Google didn't pick up any spectrum licenses, the auction produced a major victory for American consumers.We congratulate the winners and look forward to a more open wireless world. As a result of the auction, consumers whose devices use the C-block of spectrum soon will be able to use any wireless device they wish, and download to their devices any applications and content they wish. Consumers soon should begin enjoying new, Internet-like freedom to get the most out of their mobile phones and other wireless devices.We'll have more to say about the auction in the near future. Stay tuned."
As per Eric Zeman from information week, Google's intention was not to win any license since there main business is ad. But Google wins what they want from this auction, that is, open access to any devices and applications. Since Verizon forced to spend 4.75 Billion by Google, so Verizon didn't win for open access to devices. Google is "happy loser" and American consumers are ultimate winners. Now all set for Google's Andriod to use these open access spectrum for some good features.
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