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The network would the least of a startups problem challenging google. This has been one of the arguments for net neutrality and it doesn't make sense. 1.) No o
by bbuffone 16y ago
The network would the least of a startups problem challenging google. This has been one of the arguments for net neutrality and it doesn't make sense.
1.) No one has this issue now and I don't see much competition from any other than microsoft. Eventually some one will find a way but isn't going to because of or inspite net neutrality.
2.) Google can't act in an any competitive manner using the network just has microsoft found out it couldn't do with the computer manufactures. As soon as some one thought they were using their network contract to impede competition they would be bust quicker than a "Gizmodo Editor with a 'lost' Prototype"
3.) Google would have more problems going this route and it would cost them a lots of time, money and energy to manage, then add the fact they would be held hostage by the network providers. Contract up? Ok, pay us even more, new service even more. It would be road I think they avoid if not then why not. With the proper network deals and content licenses: youtube could become a new cable company. Google voice a new telephone network...
They could more easily expand beyond search into different revenue steams with these deals if there wasn't big issues with them.