In yet more of the interesting saga of the cell phone world (handset makers vs software providers vs carriers), Google is taking the step I presumed they'd take earlier: acquiring a carrier. But instead they are looking at the MVNO solution: Mobile Virtual Network Operator: http://goo.gl/6zG2u
MVNO described here: http://www.mobilein.com/what_is_a_mvno.htm .. basically a reseller of existing carrier's spectrum, mainly GSM carriers. I still think they should have worked the carrier angle before handset (their Moto purchase). TMo is still up for grabs. -- Owen
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