I hope these guys (Google founders) get their way and acquire some wireless spectrum. The ramifications for traditional radio are huge.
Google Wants Some Wireless Airwaves Leased
By Dibya Sarkar
Associated Press
Saturday, July 21, 2007; Page D02
Google said yesterday it will bid at least $4.6 billion on wireless airwaves being auctioned off by the federal government, if certain conditions are met.
The Internet search company wants the Federal Communications Commission to mandate that any winners lease a certain portion of the airwaves to other companies seeking to offer high-speed Internet and other services.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/20/AR2007072002115.html?hpid=sec-tech
Google Wants Some Wireless Airwaves Leased
By Dibya Sarkar
Associated Press
Saturday, July 21, 2007; Page D02
Google said yesterday it will bid at least $4.6 billion on wireless airwaves being auctioned off by the federal government, if certain conditions are met.
The Internet search company wants the Federal Communications Commission to mandate that any winners lease a certain portion of the airwaves to other companies seeking to offer high-speed Internet and other services.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/20/AR2007072002115.html?hpid=sec-tech