Comments on: Verizon and AT&T Score in 700Mhz Auction http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/ Tracking the Internet Evolution Mon, 07 Jul 2008 00:01:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: Is 4G Via Satellite Destined to Fail? - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-872466 Is 4G Via Satellite Destined to Fail? - GigaOM Tue, 22 Apr 2008 15:13:52 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-872466 <p>[...] and even the names of a few cable networks were floated, but no deal came. After the 700 MHz auctions left incumbents with most of the terrestrial spectrum winnings, it looked like no one would be [...]</p> [...] and even the names of a few cable networks were floated, but no deal came. After the 700 MHz auctions left incumbents with most of the terrestrial spectrum winnings, it looked like no one would be [...]

]]> By: AT&T Explains Its 700 MHz Spectrum Strategy - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-869199 AT&T Explains Its 700 MHz Spectrum Strategy - GigaOM Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:38:58 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-869199 <p>[...] 700 MHz spectrum were among the main reasons AT&T chose not to bid for that spectrum but opted instead to pay more for that of the B-Block, which complements the slice they bought from Aloha Partners, according to AT&T Wireless [...]</p> [...] 700 MHz spectrum were among the main reasons AT&T chose not to bid for that spectrum but opted instead to pay more for that of the B-Block, which complements the slice they bought from Aloha Partners, according to AT&T Wireless [...]

]]> By: Leilão do Espectro 700 Mhz: Google perdeu… Google ganhou… Google ainda não desistiu de ter rede própria http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-867185 Leilão do Espectro 700 Mhz: Google perdeu… Google ganhou… Google ainda não desistiu de ter rede própria Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:38:39 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-867185 <p>[...] último dia 20/03/2008, o FCC (a ANATEL dos EUA) anunciou os vencedores do leilão do espectro de 700 Mhz. Vocês devem se lembrar. Nós falamos dele aqui e de sua importância para o futuro da Internet. [...]</p> [...] último dia 20/03/2008, o FCC (a ANATEL dos EUA) anunciou os vencedores do leilão do espectro de 700 Mhz. Vocês devem se lembrar. Nós falamos dele aqui e de sua importância para o futuro da Internet. [...]

]]> By: Google’s White Space Proposal - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-867130 Google’s White Space Proposal - GigaOM Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:08:41 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-867130 <p>[...] upcoming conversion from analog to digital television, and it’s pretty optimistic. You may recall the 700 MHz auction that decided the fate of licensed spectrum and raised $19.59 billion for federal coffers, but [...]</p> [...] upcoming conversion from analog to digital television, and it’s pretty optimistic. You may recall the 700 MHz auction that decided the fate of licensed spectrum and raised $19.59 billion for federal coffers, but [...]

]]> By: Do We Really Need More Mobile TV? - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-867110 Do We Really Need More Mobile TV? - GigaOM Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:30:06 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-867110 <p>[...] relationship with Frontier Wireless, the winner of a $712 million hunk of spectrum offered in the recent 700 MHz auction. Frontier walked away with nationwide licenses to the E block of spectrum, which is good for [...]</p> [...] relationship with Frontier Wireless, the winner of a $712 million hunk of spectrum offered in the recent 700 MHz auction. Frontier walked away with nationwide licenses to the E block of spectrum, which is good for [...]

]]> By: Verizon and AT&T Score in 700Mhz Auction | AnywhereYouGo http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-867074 Verizon and AT&T Score in 700Mhz Auction | AnywhereYouGo Mon, 24 Mar 2008 06:46:59 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-867074 <p>[...] Full Story: GigaOM [...]</p> [...] Full Story: GigaOM [...]

]]> By: FCC Chairman Kevin Martin Talks About 700 MHz Wireless Auctions - GigaOM http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-866952 FCC Chairman Kevin Martin Talks About 700 MHz Wireless Auctions - GigaOM Sat, 22 Mar 2008 14:28:16 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-866952 <p>[...] telecom scribe and an editor at Businessweek caught up with FCC Chairman Kevin Martin following the announcement of the 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction results. His interview is pretty telling, especially Martin dodging the question about new entrants. He [...]</p> [...] telecom scribe and an editor at Businessweek caught up with FCC Chairman Kevin Martin following the announcement of the 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction results. His interview is pretty telling, especially Martin dodging the question about new entrants. He [...]

]]> By: Jesse Kopelman http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-866820 Jesse Kopelman Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:49:38 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-866820 <p>Anyone who knows how little of their current spectrum holdings AT&T and Verizon actively use can't help but weep bitter tears. Just remember, those billions spent at auction is money that will not be spent on improving the operation of the existing networks. Good work FCC and Congress, it will hurt to sit down for quite a while!</p> Anyone who knows how little of their current spectrum holdings AT&T and Verizon actively use can’t help but weep bitter tears. Just remember, those billions spent at auction is money that will not be spent on improving the operation of the existing networks. Good work FCC and Congress, it will hurt to sit down for quite a while!

]]> By: mobilebuzz http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-866761 mobilebuzz Fri, 21 Mar 2008 07:51:29 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-866761 <p>I am inclined to believe that the underperformance of Google during the 700 MHz spectrum auction could not be accidental.</p> <p>For one thing all of the upfront posturing and lobbying did help put conditions for an "open network" on the much coveted C block.</p> <p>The Google threat probably also caused the large incumbents to dish out more cash than they would have had to otherwise. Google did bid $4.6 Billion early during the auction. At the end Verizon wound up dishing out a whopping $9.63 Billion, while AT&T dished out $6.64 Billion.</p> <p>There could also exist the realization on the part of Google that the best way forward for Android is not through a mobile network of its own (i.e., limited devices), but rather through collaboration with the incumbents. This would potentially, and depending on how smart it continues to play the game, give it a much wider footprint.</p> <p>So rather than being disappointed I'd much rather focus on the promising changes this whole mellodrama has brought about:</p> <ol> <li>Various operators, including Verizon, have expressed the acceptance of Android</li> <li>AT&T and Verizon announced a move towards open access</li> <li>This week Verizon hosted its first and historical open development conference</li> <li>Verizon released its first open access device specifications today</li> </ol> <p>Let's keep in mind that just one year ago these events were simply unimaginable.</p> I am inclined to believe that the underperformance of Google during the 700 MHz spectrum auction could not be accidental.

For one thing all of the upfront posturing and lobbying did help put conditions for an “open network” on the much coveted C block.

The Google threat probably also caused the large incumbents to dish out more cash than they would have had to otherwise. Google did bid $4.6 Billion early during the auction. At the end Verizon wound up dishing out a whopping $9.63 Billion, while AT&T dished out $6.64 Billion.

There could also exist the realization on the part of Google that the best way forward for Android is not through a mobile network of its own (i.e., limited devices), but rather through collaboration with the incumbents. This would potentially, and depending on how smart it continues to play the game, give it a much wider footprint.

So rather than being disappointed I’d much rather focus on the promising changes this whole mellodrama has brought about:

  1. Various operators, including Verizon, have expressed the acceptance of Android
  2. AT&T and Verizon announced a move towards open access
  3. This week Verizon hosted its first and historical open development conference
  4. Verizon released its first open access device specifications today

Let’s keep in mind that just one year ago these events were simply unimaginable.

]]> By: Mayur http://gigaom.com/2008/03/20/verizon-and-att-score-in-700mhz-auction/#comment-866735 Mayur Fri, 21 Mar 2008 00:24:35 +0000 http://gigaom.com/?p=11893#comment-866735 <p>Here are details about Verizon's open network</p> <p>http://www.verizonwireless-opendevelopment.com/</p> Here are details about Verizon’s open network

http://www.verizonwireless-opendevelopment.com/

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