Comments on: Google Has $4.6 Billion Ready for FCC Auction http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction Almost two steps ahead of technology Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:13:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Myra http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/comment-page-1#comment-5425 Myra Sat, 21 Jul 2007 18:47:11 +0000 http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/#comment-5425 I think it would be great if Google could start wireless internet. It is so frustrating not being able to connect in some places because there's no coverage. I think it would be great if Google could start wireless internet. It is so frustrating not being able to connect in some places because there’s no coverage.

]]> By: Sean http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/comment-page-1#comment-5405 Sean Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:03:13 +0000 http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/#comment-5405 @Arthus Erea: Since 1999 Google has been working toward becoming a telephone company and I have a very strong feeling they will actually win this auction. Stay tuned as I'm sure more information will become available as the days and weeks move forward. @Arthus Erea: Since 1999 Google has been working toward becoming a telephone company and I have a very strong feeling they will actually win this auction.

Stay tuned as I’m sure more information will become available as the days and weeks move forward.

]]> By: Arthus Erea http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/comment-page-1#comment-5404 Arthus Erea Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:56:08 +0000 http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/#comment-5404 I highly doubt Google will end up actually buying it... that is extremely unlikely since they won't want to keep up with the bids in an industry that is not theirs. However, by putting their money forward, they have insured the FCC cannot have a reasonable objection to the plan - since they know they will get their minimum bid (required for treasury) even if they do adopt open access. I can't wait to see how this plays out! (Of course, if Google did get it, that would be even cooler. Just think: Nationwide, free wireless supported by Google Adsense!) I highly doubt Google will end up actually buying it… that is extremely unlikely since they won’t want to keep up with the bids in an industry that is not theirs. However, by putting their money forward, they have insured the FCC cannot have a reasonable objection to the plan – since they know they will get their minimum bid (required for treasury) even if they do adopt open access.

I can’t wait to see how this plays out!

(Of course, if Google did get it, that would be even cooler. Just think: Nationwide, free wireless supported by Google Adsense!)

]]> By: Sean http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/comment-page-1#comment-5403 Sean Fri, 20 Jul 2007 17:05:27 +0000 http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/#comment-5403 Let's see... Google Wi-Fi, Google Mobile Phone... being able to say they own it ;) Let’s see… Google Wi-Fi, Google Mobile Phone… being able to say they own it ;)

]]> By: Justin Kistner http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/comment-page-1#comment-5402 Justin Kistner Fri, 20 Jul 2007 16:52:15 +0000 http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/google-has-46-billion-ready-for-fcc-auction/#comment-5402 What's the value of 700 MHz? Wireless networking? What’s the value of 700 MHz? Wireless networking?

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