On Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:15:56 +0200 "Denis BEURIVE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >Question : Why do you think that Google wanted to by the >licence for mobile telecommunication?
Google had no interest in licensing wireless spectrum. The terms of the auction I think you're referring to stated that if a certain dollar amount were reached, then the FCC would require a new level of openness/access for consumers. Google wanted the new spectrum to have this openness so Android-powered devices wouldn't be locked out without having to "do a deal" with the license-holder. Google merely bid up to that dollar figure to ensure the openness clause was activated. The actual winner paid quite a bit more for the spectrum. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
