Google is probably one of the most familiar names the world knows. Starting off as a search engine, and now the world’s largest and most widely used Internet search engine, Google continues to spread its wings. Google is now a leader in countless services like email, cloud storage, smart wearable’s, its very own operating system, as well as the newly known Internet service known as Google Fiber. It also has a great reputation in providing these goods and services at reasonable prices. With the extent of what Google provides across the board, I don’t think many of us would be surprised to learn the company is considering its very own wireless service.

 
Earlier this year, Google held meetings with Verizon regarding becoming a mobile network provider, which would operate as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (or MVNO). Simply by being Google means it the company would probably find success in an MNVO network. This basically means it would use already active networks, such as Verizon or Sprint when it needs to; a way to purchase the wireless network at wholesale rates (to then sell to customers). Google’s wireless plans remain rather vague. But, what we do know is it’s looking to offer anywhere voice-and-Internet access to smartphone users. Because Google Fiber is already up and running, we can speculate that Google may use its own network, depending on the Wi-Fi access points for service.

 
This is an idea for now. We cannot imagine seeing Google rolling out a big mobile network release any time soon; especially as it has major focus on spreading its Google Fiber service across the nation. Another consideration would be, would we even want to switch to a Google mobile network? The answer is, probably. Bearing in mind the following: soon-to-be super fast Google Fiber connection, along with using other active networks for outside connection, and the probable low monthly service fees, expectations should be high.

 
Google has a lot going for them when it comes to hypothetical wireless anything. So, only time will tell what Google’s ultimate decision will be. Another possibility would be Google choosing to partner up a contending carrier, like T-Mobile or Sprint. Here, “Google could use their spectrum to build what it is known as heterogeneous network, which would layer dense high-capacity small cell clusters within their larger coverage-oriented macro networks”. Another thing to consider is if Google were to add itself into the mix of Verizon and AT&T, the two largest carriers in the U.S., it would change the currently “duopoly”. It would also call for some experimental competition. Besides all the “ifs”, “ands”, or “buts”, Google doesn’t have to become a wireless carrier to remain successful. It certainly has more options at its disposal than most.