It may be too early to analyze but Google's willingness to bid the minimum $4.6 billion in the recent 700MHz Spectrum Auction to ensure open wireless access for the C-block of specturm. Quoting Google, "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."
Looks like Google played a nice game for itself and the government. Only time will tell if the win is good for Verizon.
Here are some interesting news to read,
- The end of the FCC 700 MHz auction - Official Google Public Policy Blog
- Spectrum Auction: Google wins by losing - CNET News blog
- Verizon Wins Spectrum Prize
- Verizon, AT&T win FCC auction, Google wins open spectrum - AFP
- Verizon's Airwaves Victory May Prove Risky, Goldman Sachs Says - Bloomberg
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