Google Files with FCC to Test Wireless Internet Technology
As per some media reports, Alphabet Inc. GOOG has filed a new report with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding its plans to bring forth a wireless version of its high-speed Internet service, Fiber.
Although the company has been testing its wireless transmission technology in Kansas City by making use of the 3.5 GHz band, the newly filed redacted FCC filing states that Google wants to aggressively expand its testing grounds to over 24 locations in the U.S. including Omaha, Nebraska, Boulder, Colorado, Utah and Provo.
Google wants to test its wireless Internet technology in the 3.4 GHz to 3.8 GHz band for which it is requesting authorization from the FCC.
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Why this Move?
In its bid to provide superfast Internet throughout the U.S., Google Fiber depends on high-bandwidth fiber-optic cables that are directly connected to the houses of its customers. Till now this has proved to be a very expensive undertaking by the company and often disrupts day-to day activities of the community as a whole.
However, with its acquisition of Webpass in 2016, Google is also experimenting with its proprietary wireless technology. This could be perhaps to supplement or speed up adoption of its existing Fiber Internet services (laying fiber cables requires more regulatory approvals and Google has also run into a lot of objections from competitors).
Furthermore, given the low costs involved in wireless technology, Google has deferred its Fiber rollout plans in some cities in the U.S.
Google is trying its best to keep things under wraps given the fierce competition in the Internet service provider business with the presence of AT&T and Comcast. Moreover, the FCC filing doesn’t include the details of the technological aspects either. However, per the filing, no commercial operations will be carried out during the testing phase.
Stocks to Consider
Apart from Alphabet, investors looking to invest in the broader technology sector can consider Facebook, Inc. FB, LinkedIn Corporation LNKD and Blucora, Inc. BCOR.
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