What Google's Latest Wi-Fi and VOIP Moves Really Mean
Now we know why eBay bought Skype. It was a defensive move, to counter Google's upcoming telecommunications network. That's right, Google's building out a free Wi-Fi network that will enable it to take on telcos and wireless phone providers. Will Google take it to T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon and Orange worldwide? Or is this just a series of "experiments" that Google will eventually back away from? Our analysis goes behind the headlines to help you figure out what the search giant is really up to. Required reading for anyone concerned about the digital world.