FCC’s 700 MHz Auction Implications
August 21st, 2008 by admin
The FCC plans to free up the 700 MHz spectrum that is no longer being used in an auction that could shake things up with how we connect to the Internet, and give more choices for who we connect with. It doesn’t just apply to wireless connectivity either, the 700 MHz spectrum is fully capable of penetrating buildings bringing broadband technologies into homes and businesses. Google seems very interested.
“The world sees Google as a Web search engine with ads,” he said. “But Google is poised to become a supra telephony platform. It already has next generation [telephony] infrastructure.” In addition, he noted that while Google has a telephony infrastructure in place, it isn’t hampered by FCC regulations that must be adhered to by telephone firms like AT&T and Verizon. He said Google is challenging traditional telephony technology through its “engineering and infrastructure.” …Read article
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