Google Gets It's Wish for Open Access
January 31, 2008 1:06 PM | Google | Comments (0)
It seems that Google will get its wish of "open-access" for wireless devices and services. Bids for a national bundle of licenses known as "C block" of spectrum in the 700 megahertz range reached the $4.6 billion to trigger "open-access" conditions. The company that wins that spectrum will be required to provide open network access to any device that is compatible with the network |  |
Wireless companies want the 700 MHz spectrum because signals can go long distances and easily penetrate buildings. Those features make the airwaves attractive for wireless Internet services. The Total bids for all of the blocks have reached $12.8 billion, well above the government's goal of at least $10 billion.
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