Rethink Wireless, October 28, 2009
By Caroline Gabriel

Google is not looking to become a conventional operator, but takes an interest in spectrum for two reasons -- to pressurize regulators and rival bidders into adopting more open rules, a tactic it used in the US 700MHz auction; and potentially to create a network for service provider partners offering new-style services.

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