Google is pushing for net neutrality. Apple has a phone. What would MS want with the spectrum? Surely, giving the Zune the ability to share music across the world isn't worth $4.6+ billion. MS could certainly win a bidding war between the three, and still have almost as much cash left as the other two currently have in their coffers. However, it has the least reason to do so.
Would it be worth the hassle for them to become an ISP in a spectrum that has a mandate to be open?
Much cheaper to buy or tie up with an existing network. Depending on the conditions of the bid, the costs of building and managing the network could dwarf the those of buying the spectrum. And setting up the network takes time.
But the business model doesn't fit either. At least Google has ads to sell, what would Apple actually sell over the network? Of course, you can bid for spectrum in the hope of getting taken over but that wouldn't seem to make sense for Apple either. The MVNO is probably where they want to be to maintain brand identity.
"doesn't exactly play to its strengths - hardware and software innovation"
HA HA! The ONLY innovation crApple have EVER made is to sell the iPhoney to iLEMMINGS for $600 when it costs LESS THAN $200 to make. Man, your so STUPID!!1! And I'M SO ANGRY!!1!
And don't start lecturing me about who invented the Windows (I know quite a bit about computers, like how passwords are reset etc - Admin for a School)
heystoopid
What no M$ in the wings ? #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 04:16 GMT
What no M$ hidden in the wings , with a few well placed bribes as in the past , plonk down enough cash to gazump the lot !
Anonymous Coward
MS? What would they do with it? #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 09:58 GMT
Google is pushing for net neutrality. Apple has a phone. What would MS want with the spectrum? Surely, giving the Zune the ability to share music across the world isn't worth $4.6+ billion. MS could certainly win a bidding war between the three, and still have almost as much cash left as the other two currently have in their coffers. However, it has the least reason to do so.
Would it be worth the hassle for them to become an ISP in a spectrum that has a mandate to be open?
Anonymous Coward
Why not just link to the story... #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 09:58 GMT
and save the bother of rehashing the article?
Fraser
Generic Title #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 09:58 GMT
Why don't Google, Apple and probably MS all sod off, deal with their core businesses and leave the comms to proper telcos.
Obviously as I live in the UK, this has no bearing on me, maybe I'd bother to have a proper opinion, if I lived in the US.
Charlie Clark
Load of hot air #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 11:12 GMT
Much cheaper to buy or tie up with an existing network. Depending on the conditions of the bid, the costs of building and managing the network could dwarf the those of buying the spectrum. And setting up the network takes time.
But the business model doesn't fit either. At least Google has ads to sell, what would Apple actually sell over the network? Of course, you can bid for spectrum in the hope of getting taken over but that wouldn't seem to make sense for Apple either. The MVNO is probably where they want to be to maintain brand identity.
Webster Phreaky
Title #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 11:12 GMT
"doesn't exactly play to its strengths - hardware and software innovation"
HA HA! The ONLY innovation crApple have EVER made is to sell the iPhoney to iLEMMINGS for $600 when it costs LESS THAN $200 to make. Man, your so STUPID!!1! And I'M SO ANGRY!!1!
And don't start lecturing me about who invented the Windows (I know quite a bit about computers, like how passwords are reset etc - Admin for a School)
Will
Apple didnt respond... #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 11:12 GMT
...to the register....now theres a f&cking surprise!
Anonymous Coward
M$ #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 12:01 GMT
they would probably use it for a registration corridor
1. buy m$ whatever
2. link to wireless network
3. register product and access downloads
4. 1 week before release crack is worked out
Ascylto
@ Webster Phreaky #
Posted Tuesday 11th September 2007 12:42 GMT
It would seem Freaky Webster is giving us a little information about himself ... he knows how passwords are reset!
Why so angry, Freaky? Pills not working?
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