Google Taps Into Telecom With Project Fiber - Provides Internet, TV and Voice Calls
Google has ventured into almost every market there is, and their new Google Fiber project is an extension of Project Fi, its cellular service backed by Sprint and T-Mobile networks. Previously, Google Fiber contained internet and cable only, but they are planning to throw in a phone too. Being the strongest advocate of the cloud, Google Fiber will certainly not be a physical phone, but something along the lines of Google Voice. The number will be virtual, and will provided added services like call screening, voice mail transcription and spam filtering.
The Google Fiber Trusted Tester program is an initiative that lets people preadopt Google Fiber, and the members have been receiving emails asking about their interest in the phone service. Subscribers who are willing to try it out will have to get an additional equipment installed in their home.
Currently, Google Fiber is active in Austin, Provo and Kansas City, but aggressive expansion to another 6 cities is on the cards. Based on how well it goes, Google also plans on hitting populated cities like Chicago and LA where there is more potential. The Fiber program has three tiers of subscription; 1 Gigabit internet service for $70, a cable connection and 1 Gigabit internet for $130, and the sweetest of them all, free internet at 5Mbps speed. If that won’t lure customers in, what will?
Interestingly, Google has also been sky-testing drones that double up as hotspots to stream 5G internet. Codenamed Google SkyBender Drones Test 5G Internet Hotspots Using Millimeter Waves, the project might make a huge contribution to Google’s plan of taking on internet and telecom service providers. Then there is Google Fi, and invite-only free voice and data services for Android users. Google’s primary interests lie in acquiring information and usage trends, which helps its major source of income; ads. If all of Google’s telecom projects team up in future, it is doubtful that competition will stand a chance.
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The Google Fiber Trusted Tester program is an initiative that lets people preadopt Google Fiber, and the members have been receiving emails asking about their interest in the phone service. Subscribers who are willing to try it out will have to get an additional equipment installed in their home.
Currently, Google Fiber is active in Austin, Provo and Kansas City, but aggressive expansion to another 6 cities is on the cards. Based on how well it goes, Google also plans on hitting populated cities like Chicago and LA where there is more potential. The Fiber program has three tiers of subscription; 1 Gigabit internet service for $70, a cable connection and 1 Gigabit internet for $130, and the sweetest of them all, free internet at 5Mbps speed. If that won’t lure customers in, what will?
Interestingly, Google has also been sky-testing drones that double up as hotspots to stream 5G internet. Codenamed Google SkyBender Drones Test 5G Internet Hotspots Using Millimeter Waves, the project might make a huge contribution to Google’s plan of taking on internet and telecom service providers. Then there is Google Fi, and invite-only free voice and data services for Android users. Google’s primary interests lie in acquiring information and usage trends, which helps its major source of income; ads. If all of Google’s telecom projects team up in future, it is doubtful that competition will stand a chance.
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Akhil C JoyFree internet at 5Mbps, thats cool. -
Raagavan Sivaraja
Supercool. They can afford giveaways like no other company. Even if most youngsters settle for the free plan and never upgrade to voice and cable services, it will still be a win for Google. Neat plan, converging all of their missions, and now by offering data services, they get information from Apple users too.Akhil C JoyFree internet at 5Mbps, thats cool.
Wondering, if Google becomes the dominant ISP, and it offers everything for free for Android, will people still want to buy iPhones? 😨 -
Akhil C Joy
Dear Raagavan,Raagavan SivarajaSupercool. They can afford giveaways like no other company. Even if most youngsters settle for the free plan and never upgrade to voice and cable services, it will still be a win for Google. Neat plan, converging all of their missions, and now by offering data services, they get information from Apple users too.
Wondering, if Google becomes the dominant ISP, and it offers everything for free for Android, will people still want to buy iPhones? 😨
I support iphone still. Reasons are below.
I agree the android is more popular in the world. But iphones got die hard fans. Because of their quality and standards. IOS(Iphone 5S) never get hanged. Even blackberry OS (Blackberry Q10) never hanged for me. But Android (Samsung Corby; First android edition) does. Sorry to say.
If we consider the cloud the leading competiters are
- Apple
- Amazon
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