1Google Confirms Intentions to Bid on Wireless Spectrum

30 November 2007

After months of speculation and whispers, Google confirmed on Friday their plans to submit a bid for wireless spectrum to be auctioned by the Federal Communications Commission early next year. Just what they plan to do with it, however, has yet to be revealed.

Google mentioned in the statement that their application to bid on the wireless spectrum does not include any partners, but did not say whether they have intentions to construct and operate a wireless network on their own. Speculation has ranged from Google making its own wireless phone, to developing an operating system that other device makers could use. However, even though Google is intending to bid alone, the possibility of later assembling a coalition still remains if Google wins the bidding. (more…)