Comments on: 700 MHz Auction: Google Takes Another Shot At Verizon http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/ Trusted Insights and Conversations on the Next Wave of Technology Thu, 26 Nov 2009 06:47:41 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Sean on Life» Blog Archive » The Google Two-step http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-651856 Sean on Life» Blog Archive » The Google Two-step Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:03:31 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-651856 <p>[...] to open up their platforms by providing a new challenge. It’s very similar to Google’s threat to participate in the 700 Mhz [...]</p> [...] to open up their platforms by providing a new challenge. It’s very similar to Google’s threat to participate in the 700 Mhz [...]

]]> By: Apple iPhone Blog » Google slams Verizon over 700MHz auction rules http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-610672 Apple iPhone Blog » Google slams Verizon over 700MHz auction rules Sat, 13 Oct 2007 16:47:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-610672 <p>[...] [Via GigaOm] [...]</p> [...] [Via GigaOm] [...]

]]> By: Jesse http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-606656 Jesse Thu, 11 Oct 2007 06:24:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-606656 <p>Google's Internet Plan plays into their bid for the wireless spectrum: http://fishtrain.com/2007/10/10/googles-internet-plan/</p> Google’s Internet Plan plays into their bid for the wireless spectrum: http://fishtrain.com/2007/10/10/googles-internet-plan/

]]> By: 700 MHz Scenarios « stop motion http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-605711 700 MHz Scenarios « stop motion Wed, 10 Oct 2007 18:07:35 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-605711 <p>[...] (GOOG) and the telecom companies - mainly Verizon (VZ) - have been publicly fighting over the auction of the spectrum. Although I think Google’s open-access proposals are [...]</p> [...] (GOOG) and the telecom companies – mainly Verizon (VZ) – have been publicly fighting over the auction of the spectrum. Although I think Google’s open-access proposals are [...]

]]> By: AT&T Buys 700 MHz Spectrum Licenses « GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-603633 AT&T Buys 700 MHz Spectrum Licenses « GigaOM Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:57:15 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-603633 <p>[...] Om Malik Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 8:28 AM PT | No comments As Google (GOOG) and Verizon (VZ) duke it out over the forthcoming 700 MHz spectrum auction, AT&T (T) has decided to spend the money [...]</p> [...] Om Malik Tuesday, October 9, 2007 at 8:28 AM PT | No comments As Google (GOOG) and Verizon (VZ) duke it out over the forthcoming 700 MHz spectrum auction, AT&T (T) has decided to spend the money [...]

]]> By: The Last Minute Blog – links for 2007-10-05 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-595381 The Last Minute Blog – links for 2007-10-05 Fri, 05 Oct 2007 04:21:22 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-595381 <p>[...] 700 MHz Auction: Google Takes Another Shot At Verizon « GigaOM oh snap! (tags: fcc tech 700mhz) [...]</p> [...] 700 MHz Auction: Google Takes Another Shot At Verizon « GigaOM oh snap! (tags: fcc tech 700mhz) [...]

]]> By: Buenos Aires Me Duele http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594746 Buenos Aires Me Duele Thu, 04 Oct 2007 19:32:42 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594746 <p>Amazing!!!</p> Amazing!!!

]]> By: Tom Coseven http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594295 Tom Coseven Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:15:59 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594295 <p>Om, this is beginning to sound a whole lot like the section 629 arguments over cablecard in the late 90's. The cable companies and Commissioner Powell (before he was Chairman) argued that as long as some 3rd parties were offering cablecard boxes, the cable companies should be able to offer closed boxes -- after all, consumers would theoretically have an open alternative and why should the cable companies be required to build higher cost boxes.</p> <p>Incumbent telecom companies hate open devices. From Carterfone until now, the key to competitive telcom markets is mass availability of open devices.</p> Om, this is beginning to sound a whole lot like the section 629 arguments over cablecard in the late 90’s. The cable companies and Commissioner Powell (before he was Chairman) argued that as long as some 3rd parties were offering cablecard boxes, the cable companies should be able to offer closed boxes — after all, consumers would theoretically have an open alternative and why should the cable companies be required to build higher cost boxes.

Incumbent telecom companies hate open devices. From Carterfone until now, the key to competitive telcom markets is mass availability of open devices.

]]> By: Todd http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594293 Todd Thu, 04 Oct 2007 13:15:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594293 <p>Google kind of caught in a trap here. If they lower themselves to the same [ gutter ] level as Verizon and start down the pay-to-play...err, I mean "campaign contributions through reputable lobbyists" path to get their way, they'll have lost by doing evil. If they don't start bribing...oops, I mean "contributing" the telcos will have them removed from the auction.</p> Google kind of caught in a trap here. If they lower themselves to the same [ gutter ] level as Verizon and start down the pay-to-play…err, I mean “campaign contributions through reputable lobbyists” path to get their way, they’ll have lost by doing evil. If they don’t start bribing…oops, I mean “contributing” the telcos will have them removed from the auction.

]]> By: Google slams Verizon over 700MHz auction rules http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594279 Google slams Verizon over 700MHz auction rules Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:49:44 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594279 <p>[...] [Via GigaOm] [...]</p> [...] [Via GigaOm] [...]

]]> By: [wireless]-Google slams Verizon over 700MHz auction rules « More news - Mal http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594276 [wireless]-Google slams Verizon over 700MHz auction rules « More news - Mal Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:45:57 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594276 <p>[...] [Via GigaOm] [...]</p> [...] [Via GigaOm] [...]

]]> By: GeraldZ http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594266 GeraldZ Thu, 04 Oct 2007 12:32:49 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594266 <p>This issue will eventually take care of itself. The real future is in WiMax - wireless broadband internet service nationwide. When the WiMax network is complete you can throw out your proprietary cell phones and simply buy one that works on the "open" internet protocol. You can already buy internet phones today - go to Skype.com and click on "Shop."</p> <p>Goodbye Verizon Wireless - you've taken my money long enough!</p> <p>www.InternetTvTalk.com</p> This issue will eventually take care of itself. The real future is in WiMax – wireless broadband internet service nationwide. When the WiMax network is complete you can throw out your proprietary cell phones and simply buy one that works on the “open” internet protocol. You can already buy internet phones today – go to Skype.com and click on “Shop.”

Goodbye Verizon Wireless – you’ve taken my money long enough!

http://www.InternetTvTalk.com

]]> By: TeleTips Network » Blog Archive http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594022 TeleTips Network » Blog Archive Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:48:50 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594022 <p>[...] about the technology industry with a focus on telecoms and the Internet.  Today he covered news of Verizon Wireless and Google jockeying for position prior in the American 700 MHz spectrum auctions coming in January.  It’s clear that both sides [...]</p> [...] about the technology industry with a focus on telecoms and the Internet.  Today he covered news of Verizon Wireless and Google jockeying for position prior in the American 700 MHz spectrum auctions coming in January.  It’s clear that both sides [...]

]]> By: Raymond Padilla http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594019 Raymond Padilla Thu, 04 Oct 2007 07:44:21 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-594019 <p>Davis,</p> <p>I don't think most consumers know that they can save a bundle by going the prepaid route. Most people know the "big four" carriers (thanks to heavy marketing) and maybe a regional or two. Ergo most consumers buy their phones from the big four.</p> <p>I admit, that I'm ignorant of the prepaid market and what it offers, but I'd love to learn more. What are the good prepaid carriers that can help me save a bundle?</p> Davis,

I don’t think most consumers know that they can save a bundle by going the prepaid route. Most people know the “big four” carriers (thanks to heavy marketing) and maybe a regional or two. Ergo most consumers buy their phones from the big four.

I admit, that I’m ignorant of the prepaid market and what it offers, but I’d love to learn more. What are the good prepaid carriers that can help me save a bundle?

]]> By: Abhishek Tiwari http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-593866 Abhishek Tiwari Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:49:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-593866 <p><strong>Rise of GoogNet, Verizon Doesn’t Think So</strong></p> <p>If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!</p> <p>Most of you know about Google throwing in the gauntlet in the wireless game. I have extensively covered some of that in this blog. Read the first four posts her...</p> Rise of GoogNet, Verizon Doesn’t Think So

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]]> By: Davis Freeberg http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-593626 Davis Freeberg Wed, 03 Oct 2007 23:46:15 +0000 http://gigaom.com/2007/10/03/700-mhz-auction-google-takes-another-shot-at-verizon/#comment-593626 <p>It's true that most of the phones are sold by the carriers, but Verizon does bring up a decent point. No one makes consumers buy their phones from the networks, they do it because consumers can't resist instant gratification, even if it means being locked into non-competitive monthly service pricing. When I bought my phone, I made sure that it was unlocked. Now I can use prepaid and save a bundle. If consumers are willing to give up their rights in exchange for that quick fix, should regulators really be messing with that? I think it's important for consumers to have options, but I also think businesses should have rights over how they want to price their services.</p> It’s true that most of the phones are sold by the carriers, but Verizon does bring up a decent point. No one makes consumers buy their phones from the networks, they do it because consumers can’t resist instant gratification, even if it means being locked into non-competitive monthly service pricing. When I bought my phone, I made sure that it was unlocked. Now I can use prepaid and save a bundle. If consumers are willing to give up their rights in exchange for that quick fix, should regulators really be messing with that? I think it’s important for consumers to have options, but I also think businesses should have rights over how they want to price their services.

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