Google to bid for wireless spectrum
Google first expressed interest in bidding for wireless spectrum in July, when it sent a letter to the FCC demanding that the new bandwidth have four requirements: open applications, open devices, open services and open networks. The FCC only adopted two of Google’s recommendations when it released the terms for the auction July 31, with support for open applications and open devices, but with no requirement for open services or open networks.
With the auction due in January and bidders having to declare their intentions to bid by December 3, there has been no shortage of speculation as to whether Google would or wouldn’t participate.
Now there are reports from The Wall Street Journal quoting “people familiar with the matter” saying that Google will announce a bid for the 700 MHz wireless spectrum Friday.
I feel this is a very good move from google and they seem to be championing the cause of Open Source. It even tried to computerise all books on Earth.
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