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Google/Sprint vs. Apple/AT&T?

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Over the past few weeks I have posted about how Google rising to create its own network for a “Any Device, Any Application”. Although related, this one is not the next in that series.

Earlier today, I was reading John Dvorak’s article on MarketWatch about Google Sprint partnership and what it means to other big boys. We already know of Google’s big move with the FCC and its open ambition to become a big time wireless player. This move has ruffled AT&T’s feathers to some extent, drawing out some interesting public statements.

Now Google and Sprint have formed a partnership around WiMax and are planning a range of services. Sprint already hurting after its merger and losing some of its tech savvy customers to iPhone. We can easily bet that Sprint would be looking for an iPhone killer. Something which can reinstate its image as the most technologically advanced carrier.

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Rise of the GoogNet — Part 2

Few days back I wrote about the rise of Google as a network provider and their offer to the FCC. Read it here.

This is the second installment of the article. Continuing on their path of strategic moves within wireless, they made another announcement today. Google is partnering with Sprint to deliver WiMax services

GoogNet Hearts Sprint logo

On the first glance this doesn’t look much as the press release only mentions that Google will offer search services on the WiMax devices. However this is just the begining.

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