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- tboutcher, on 10/10/2007, -3/+114Go Google! Fight the good fight!
- rocke86, on 10/10/2007, -3/+89Google wins- Wireless freedom sweeps the land, humans now gain free telepathic abilities without losing a arm and a leg.
ATT and friends wins- Nothing changes, new services will be offered but are too focused on profit to be priced much lower than current services.
For the benefit of mankind Google please get this spectrum open! - Marijuana, on 10/10/2007, -3/+82I hate AT&T and ***** their monopoly.
- dose, on 10/10/2007, -0/+69Going by the track record of the companies involved I would definitely trust Google over AT&T or Verizon. Funny that AT&T says open access isn't a good idea...
- boredsam, on 10/10/2007, -1/+52What's really newsworthy is that "vrs" is short for versus. If you're going to shorten a word, why not use the more common "vs" ?
http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/VS
http://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/VRS - torched, on 10/10/2007, -1/+51Go Ron Paul! Oops wrong hotkey, Go Google!
- patientXero, on 10/10/2007, -4/+50Dear lord baby Jeebus. . . Please don't let AT&T and Verizon own the air.
- grizwald, on 10/10/2007, -2/+35yeah your "vrs" left me angry and confused ...
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+32Google wins hands down.
- KevenM, on 10/10/2007, -0/+32I love AT&T's official response:
"Not satisfied with a compromise proposal from Chairman Martin that meets most of its conditions, Google has now delivered an all or nothing ultimatum to the U.S. Government, insisting that every single one of their conditions “must” be met or they will not participate in the spectrum auction. Google is demanding the Government stack the deck in its favor, limit competing bids, and effectively force wireless carriers to alter their business models to Google’s liking. We would repeat that Google should put up or shut up— they can bid and enter the wireless market with any business model they prefer, then let consumers decide which model they like best."
It'll be no contest if indeed AT&T wants to "let the consumers decide which model they like best". Woooooooooooooo - smedrick, on 10/10/2007, -3/+34What the hell is "vrs"?
- jpetrin, on 10/10/2007, -0/+29AT&T = new evil empire
- infoshowzen, on 10/10/2007, -9/+37Go Google
- slayerab, on 10/10/2007, -1/+26If at&t wins, expect SMS technology to be the only type of tech in the world becoming progressively more expensive than cheaper.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -3/+27The people who submit stories to digg aren't very bright. It's best to just accept that.
- gigsgtox, on 10/10/2007, -1/+21great plan, lets start by disliking a company because of what they may become in the future! When Google becomes evil, like AT&T is now, we will hail the new and rising upstart who battles them, but until then they have my support.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -1/+21Verizon is worse
- goodoldharris, on 10/10/2007, -1/+21And while Google is at it, I think it would do AT&T Senior Executive Vice President Jim Cicconi some good if Eric Schmidt punched him in the face.
- walnoj, on 10/10/2007, -0/+20So I'm to choose between AT&T's business model and Google's business model? And AT&T actually wants me to do this?
- Zammie, on 10/10/2007, -0/+19I hope Google gets this and is allowed to do great things with the technology. I'm tired of being laughed at by Asia and Europe - technologically speaking. This is America. We should be 5-10 years ahead of the rest of the world! I hope the FCC makes the right decision. Maybe we should get the military involved. They seem to be the leadings of technology. Hell, after all, they made the internet.
- NGUVU, on 10/10/2007, -0/+17If this works, it's like a decade of Christmas' all at once!
- MindStalker, on 10/10/2007, -0/+17Mainly because they are the only large company to ever tell their investors to go stick it and refuse to give out voting stock. This way short term share price is never a consideration when making business decisions.
- abandonedhero, on 10/10/2007, -1/+17They're both terrible. Like two peas in a pod, if you ask me.
- TomFrost, on 10/10/2007, -0/+12I'd dig this article 20 times, if I could. Is there anywhere for the common man to show his support for Google's actions online? It makes me absolutely ill to think about the oppression we'll be under if any of the other major players won. AT&T, we hate you for how you treat us.
- singpolyma, on 10/10/2007, -0/+11Not really new...
- KevenM, on 10/10/2007, -1/+12Wanna help me start an open letter to AT&T letting them know which model consumers like best?
- smtelegadis, on 10/10/2007, -0/+11Does anyone know of a link to an on-line petition to support Google's initiative?
It would be great to let the FCC know that Google has the support of the citizens of the United States on this matter. After all, even though the FCC controls the spectrum, the citizens of the US own it, and our opinions matter. - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+10I stillo think Verizion is the worst of the Telcos. Their AT&T could learn a few tricks from Verizions anti-competive practices.
- inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+10They come from the same company.
- Empyrean, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9Because Google has money and isn't afraid to invest it back into the people.
- YoctoYotta, on 10/10/2007, -1/+10I hope Google gets their way. There's a whole lot of money to be made reselling those services! Business model+stupid people who also can't pass credit checks = $$$$$$$$
- commnode, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9free as in beer?
You have a point, but as far as I am concerned, Google is pretty cheap (minimal ads for clean, simple, and effective service)
And openness for this nice band would be good for everyone - sroberson, on 10/10/2007, -6/+15Why hasn't Ubuntu been mentioned, yet?
- mdkoch84, on 10/10/2007, -0/+9what are you talking about?
- Derrekito, on 10/10/2007, -0/+8Wow, I didn't know they were from the same company... explains a lot, if that is true.
- wonboodoo, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7Contact the FCC. Let them know where consumers stand: http://www.fcc.gov/contacts.html
- DanoTime, on 10/10/2007, -1/+8Hahahahaha! Like any of you really think the FCC will do "what's right for the public."
Sadly mistaken - inactive, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7That joke died in the 90's.
- donsherio, on 10/10/2007, -0/+7Go Google!
Im currently vacationing in Japan right now and their wireless technology just blows my mind. Everyone owns a phone, everyones connected, anyone can do anything. Sure, the wireless providers here have control and the spectrums arent open, just like the US, but unlike the US, the providers are actually providing services that the PUBLIC actually wants, Like Video calls, WOOO TV, and a whole crap load of other stuff. If you look at rates, Rogers, AT&T, and everyone else are so high compared to Japan and Europe. I would almost move here just to get away from the ***** services in N. America. I brought my Samsung here too, and compared it to my temporary Pay as you Go and... well lets just say even the ***** phones here kick ass.
*Also note: Everyone here uses their phones for Mp3s as well, Ive only seen 1 iPod. Everyone else is listening to their phones :P* - nitrojunky24, on 10/10/2007, -1/+7why are companies a afraid to change? "We would have to change are business model "yes sherlock because your are. haven't they realized that the only good way to keep things going is to change?
- KevenM, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6I have one, but with my luck, I'll get flamed for posting a link to my own site. Who cares. see here: http://www.thatforumplace.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=6763
Digg it, and let's get this going - DigitalDaiquiri, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Dugg for the "Woooooooooooooo".
- ishmal, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6I don't know how old the original post is, but didn't anyone notice that AT&T has almost ceased in their opposition to Google's plan? Or at least softened it.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/22/AR2007072200623.html - ozydingo, on 10/10/2007, -0/+6Done:
Greetings,
I am writing to encourage the adoption of the four principles of "openness" proposed by Google for the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction. An open, competitive environment, not burdened by restrictions placed on the few larger players that currently hold the power to dominate the field, is a lush breeding ground for new ideas, innovations, and consumer-focused development.
Although I understand that they recently modified their position, AT&T's request that Google "put up or shut up," and to "let consumers decide which model they like best" still leads me to respond--I as one consumer make my choice on the side of the model proposed by Google, with the particular note that without a more open model the consumer will not be given the full array of choices that allow the free market system to function so beautifully. This is the important distinction, in my opinion, between a working free market system and a corporate-scale oligarchical market. After all, if the majority of the people want certain rules applied to a market and look to governmental agencies to do so, this is just another expression of the truly free market at work. Let not the words of those who have the vested financial interest in preserving a system be the strongest voters when a change is proposed. I and many like me recognize and desire the benefits of an open system for fostering innovation and competition, and wish simply to have the ability to put our financial support into the kinds of services that will develop from such a system.
Many thanks for your time,
Andrew Schwartz - ayeroxor, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5"We would have to change are business model" ?
I believe you mean, "We would have to change? ARRRR! Business Model!!!" - ayeroxor, on 10/10/2007, -2/+7It's 'footing the bill', sonny.
http://www.worldwidewords.org/qa/qa-foo1.htm - TimmyGUNZ, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5I agree that Verizon is by far the worst when it comes to wireless. The nickel and dime their customers more than anyone I've seen and cripple their devices a lot worse than the other providers.
- KevenM, on 10/10/2007, -0/+5angry much?
- cliffhanger407, on 10/10/2007, -1/+5It would fit their business model, actually. It would probably be ad driven, with a faint voice whispering subliminal messages into your ear while you're on the phone or with ads alongside your SMS. All told, it's still a better option.
- NorthStateGonzo, on 10/10/2007, -0/+4Google for President
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