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Google's $4.6 billion plan for an open wireless Internet
In a brilliant lobbying move, the search company promises the government loads of cash in return for a better wireless Web.
By Farhad Manjoo [2007-07-20]

  • The offer would reduce the $ spent

    Google has committed to spend $4.6BN only if the FCC puts requirements on the auction that would sharply lower the value of the licenses. This is the equivalent of saying "I'll commit to buy that Porsche for $30k, so long as you agree to paint it hot pink and cover it with Nazi symbols before you put it up for sale."

    -- cestmoi123
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    Monday, July 23, 2007 11:31 AM
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