Google getting cozy with Verizon, Sprint and T-Mobile for the Gphone?
The Gphone rumors have been heating up lately, and things seems like they're about to come to a boil. The Wall Street Journal, not generally known for wild rumor-mongering, is reporting that Google is in "advanced talks" with Verizon and Sprint and has made "significant progress" with T-Mobile, with an announcement of some kind due within two weeks. The news sent Google stock past $700 today, although it's still not clear if Google is simply developing its own software or going all out and doing an entire handset. Either way, it looks like Google's getting ready to make a move sometime soon, and with the amount of chatter we're hearing, it's going to be a big one.
Filed under: Sprint, Verizon Wireless, T-Mobile
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Codey H. @ Oct 31st 2007 1:57PM
I put money Verizon passes, sprint adopts it, and t-mobile loves it even though it won't have 3G with them..
did AT&T pass on this one, since they got the iPhone? lol
fyreblazer @ Oct 31st 2007 2:15PM
Yea Codey, I think either Google just overlooked them because of their Apple connect, or AT&T overlooked Google for the same reason.
Since the iPhone lacks 3G, if VZW or Sprint pick this up (and it is hardware), it will have a major advantage out the gate because of EVDO.
BigD @ Oct 31st 2007 5:31PM
Think Sprint...think integrated WiMax....I'm all warm, just thinking about nabbing this through the SERO program...
elgee02 @ Oct 31st 2007 2:24PM
Kiss your money goodbye Codey. VZW is all over this.
Codey H. @ Oct 31st 2007 2:40PM
VZW is struggling to get a Windows Mobile 6 phone out (xv6800), how are they going to handle an alternate OS?! .. It just doesn't fit the standard VZW mold.
TDG01 @ Oct 31st 2007 4:00PM
the samsung i760 has been available since 10/19 on "The Network" with WinMo6. However your point is accurate and true...they don't have a track record of advance device deployment...the i760 is nice, as samsung always makes a sweet product, but it's really a generation behind and should have been out a year ago, compared to the likes of the Tilt.
Codey H. @ Nov 2nd 2007 12:32PM
Cha Ching:
http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2007/11/source_no_googl.html
Jon @ Nov 7th 2007 4:02PM
The thing is, verizon traditionally likes using it's "v-cast" menu system, and also likes to cripple phone-computer links like bluetooth and USB, and so I would assume that they would have to change both in using this new OS.
I acknowledge I might be wrong in the words stated above.
plh2034 @ Oct 31st 2007 2:33PM
All i know is if it does'nt look like the picture above i will be dissapointed.
I dont really care who gets it.
I'm just looking for the perfect device. I'm looking for the iPhone and the N95 to have a child and sell it to me
DP @ Oct 31st 2007 5:18PM
But with a qwerty keyboard. This whole notion of a touchscreen keyboard is sheer crap.
mroach @ Oct 31st 2007 4:22PM
If they're seriously considering Verizon and Sprint, this project is already a failure. Using CDMA is the worst decision they can make.
Victor @ Oct 31st 2007 5:14PM
I so agree with you on that one. It shows how novice they are in the wireless industry by just considering CDMA. And even worse... it shows how ignorant they are by even considering VZW and their nazi ways...
GoodWill8675 @ Oct 31st 2007 5:15PM
Well I just hope its exclusive for ATT again ahahah
elgee02 @ Oct 31st 2007 5:46PM
Lol... Yeah look at VZW's results quarter after quarter, total failures. Lowest chrun, most retail net adds... Verizon Wireless is downright terrible so Google would be stupid to go with a company that has so few customers and performs so poorly....
You CDMA haters crack me up.
Econ @ Nov 2nd 2007 2:10PM
Nonsensical. EV-DO RevA is a total failure in most respects, accounting for the majority of business users only because of a lackluster 3G effort on the part of every national carrier. Brand loyalty != good product.
My version of the story is that Verizon gets the low-ARPU, crappy voice-only customers who are reluctant to open up to the opportunities broadband provides. They recently announced that 50% of their customers have broadband-capable devices, but their data revenues belie the idea that those customers use them at all. Additionally, 35% of their data broadband revenues are from business customers. Not exactly a high-margin customer.
trooth @ Nov 3rd 2007 1:09PM
Econ you fail to mention that Verizon's ARPU and Data revenue tops all other companies in the United States. Yeah the percentages show room for growth, but the other companies would love to be posting Verizon Wireless numbers for Data revenue and ARPU.
Shawn @ Oct 31st 2007 10:22PM
I say T-mobile is going to get it...that would be a big contract for them...and with their upcoming promo (giving away free plane tickets with new contracts or extensions) T-mobile is making a big push into the market...I think that this would be a good cap on their push....DT should be all over this.
mike168 @ Oct 31st 2007 11:53PM
Tmobile's 3G network might be operational by the time this phone comes out.