Verizon sues the FCC

Akileese · 09-13-2007, 04:06 PM

Verizon unhappy with 700MHz open access requirements, sues FCC

See, I look at this and it makes the major telecom companies look like fucking super villains. This is something that if used in cellular service would only benefit consumers because you wouldn't be able to lockout devices and Verizon is pissed off about it. I find it hilarious that the FCC throws the telecoms a bone in a way by not agreeing to all of Google's demands and only giving them 2 and Verizon STILL gets pissy.

Also if you're unaware of what's going on. There's an auction coming up in January for 700 MHZ of the spectrum that the TV companies are giving back since they're digital now. Google wanted to bid but basically wanted complete open access to do so. The FCC gave them two of their 4 open access demands and now it looks like Apple wants to bid as well.

Verizon basically threatened the Gov't and FCC as a result of this by saying it would reduce revenue and technology improvements. The FCC didn't bite so now Verizon is suing the FCC. Classic.

Menoz · 09-13-2007, 05:48 PM

Verizon is wasting their time and money.

Akileese · 09-13-2007, 06:03 PM

It just boggles me that they'd bother to sue. How could you possibly look good in this light suing over something that would only benefit customers?

PerritoBites · 09-13-2007, 06:12 PM

Google is our lord and dear savior.

Anyways... the way that cellphone companies work in the US wont last for much longer... or at least thats my prediction

Kilivek2.0 · 09-13-2007, 07:58 PM

so, how much does the 700 mhz spectrum go for these days?

im in for a fourth

Akileese · 09-13-2007, 08:08 PM

Maybe if the entire board put every ounce of money we had together...sold our cars, and mortaged our homes we might be able to cover the entrance fee....

On second thought. Not even close. The qualifying bid is horrifying.

Taranatar · 09-13-2007, 08:50 PM

700mhz is expected to go for 14.5 billion. That's a long shot for Apple and quite a stretch for google as well.

Plus I thought Verizon was the good guys of telecom service, after all, their FiOS service is actually approaching par compared to the rest of the US's broadband?

Suineg · 09-13-2007, 09:12 PM

How can someone really sell airwaves?

I mean seriously who owns it.....

Soriak · 09-13-2007, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suineg

I mean seriously who owns it.....

The public, represented by the government.

Leadsalad · 09-13-2007, 11:05 PM

Hence the "The People vs X" as most criminal law court cases.

Loftish v2 · 09-14-2007, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taranatar

700mhz is expected to go for 14.5 billion. That's a long shot for Apple and quite a stretch for google as well.

I thought Google and Apple both had a shit ton of cash right now, do they really not have enough?

Lenas · 09-14-2007, 01:59 AM

I find it hard to believe that Google can't afford that. Google is taking over the world, man.

BacardySmooth · 09-14-2007, 03:30 AM

This pisses me off... I can't wait until Verizon and the rest of the hold out non-GSM companies fade away so we can all use whatever phone we want with whatever company we want for competitive rates. Europe and the rest of the world are SO far ahead of us... and it's VERIZON'S fault for the most part.

Reputation with Google has increased by a million.

Soygen · 09-14-2007, 06:20 AM

I will protest by avoiding those mhz!!

cyanbane · 09-14-2007, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loftish v2

I thought Google and Apple both had a shit ton of cash right now, do they really not have enough?

Both sergey and larry are worth ~17billion (market value) each.

They could afford it personally.

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09-13-2007, 05:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
Menoz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 571	Verizon is wasting their time and money.

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Kilivek2.0 Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 514 +0 Internets	so, how much does the 700 mhz spectrum go for these days? im in for a fourth

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Suineg Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,808 -8 Internets	How can someone really sell airwaves? I mean seriously who owns it.....

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BacardySmooth Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 111 +0 Internets	This pisses me off... I can't wait until Verizon and the rest of the hold out non-GSM companies fade away so we can all use whatever phone we want with whatever company we want for competitive rates. Europe and the rest of the world are SO far ahead of us... and it's VERIZON'S fault for the most part. Reputation with Google has increased by a million.

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Soygen 100% Pure Soy Monk Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 6,238 +23 Internets	I will protest by avoiding those mhz!!