Google will official confirm Friday its intent to apply for entry into the Federal Communications Commission's January wireless spectrum auction. Citing sources familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reports the Internet giant will bid on the so-called "C" block of spectrum, likely going up against rival bidders including AT&T and Verizon Wireless. It is unclear whether Google will pursue any other segments of the available spectrum--a company spokesperson declined comment. The FCC has set a Dec. 3 deadline for firms planning to declare their entry into the auction process.
For more on Google's auction plans:
- read this Wall Street Journal article [1]
Related articles:
Google [2] unveils Android, Open Handset Alliance
Google [3] now mulling 3G for gPhone
Google [4] in handset talks with operators
Google [5] debuts AdSense for Mobile
Google [6] brings AdWords to mobile search
Links:
[1] http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119639272899509119.html?mod=googlenews_wsj
[2] http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/google-unveils-android-open-handset-alliance/2007-11-06
[3] http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/google-now-mulling-3g-gphone/2007-09-19
[4] http://www.fiercedeveloper.com/story/google-handset-talks-operators/2007-08-07
[5] http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/google-debuts-adsense-mobile/2007-09-18
[6] http://www.fiercemobilecontent.com/story/google-brings-adwords-to-mobile-search/2007-09-12?utm_medium=nl&utm_source=link