Google bosses are dreaming about adding wireless service to the search giant’s menu of offerings. A couple of unnamed sources "who have discussed the matter with Google" told Amir Efrati at The Information that it would roll out the service in the same areas where Google Fiber is offered. In other words, Google wants it all.
     |
As it struggles to expand its 4G LTE, AT&T is spending $1.9 billion in cash for unused spectrum from its biggest rival, Verizon. This upgrade will improve service for some 42 million people in 18 states thanks to an additional 39 700MHz licenses. This bodes well for AT&T’s ambition to offer 4G LTE to 270 million people by the end of the year.
| |
AT&T just agreed to acquire Leap Wireless, the company behind the Cricket brand. The acquisition includes Leap’s spectrum which will be absorbed into AT&T’s network and should offer AT&T customers more 4G coverage in more cities.
| |
This is site is run by Sascha Endlicher, M.A., during ungodly late night hours. Wanna know more about him? Connect via Social Media by jumping to about.me/sascha.endlicher.
