site Search:


 
    All Forums Hot Topics Gallery






how-to block ads


 
Search Topic:
Uniqs:
107
Share Topic
Post a:
Post a:
AuthorAll Replies


fAcEtIOUs
Premium
join:2002-03-03
kudos:4

If true,puts Google in competition with major ISPs

If any of this comes about, having a national WiFi service would put Google in direct competition with major ISPs in all the major US cities. I wonder what steps those ISPs might take in shutting down access to Google web sites if that occurred?
--
My Web Page
Join Red Room Forum


grapkoski
Premium
join:2004-05-28
Washington, DC

Re: If true,puts Google in competition with major

That could cause a major backlash from consumers, mostly because it is the first time that an ISP has blocked a major website that people use on a daily basis. So in reality that would be suicide on the ISPs part and the only way they could stay afloat is to compete like any other business.


tshirt
Premium,MVM
join:2004-07-11
Snohomish, WA
kudos:3
Reviews:
·Comcast

reply to fAcEtIOUs

Re: If true,puts Google in competition with major ISPs

I certainly see the value of Google being able to offer a directed search for the area directly around your current location for mobile customers, and reaping higher ad rates while cutting bandwidth charges.
But I don't see "free", at least not for more than a quick search, in the long run.
Even the mighty Google ad-borg, is needing to generate more revenue then ads provide, in the form of premium services.

Sunday, 27-May 12:45:14 Terms of Use & Privacy | feedback | contact | Hosting by nac.net - DSL,Hosting & Co-lo
over 12.5 years online © 1999-2012 dslreports.com.
Most commented news this week
Hot Topics