The latest rumour is that Google could pickup Intrado, partner with a firm like LG to develop a handset embedded with Google applications and deliver ads.


Google could pickup Intrado, a global provider of integrated data and telecommunications solutions, is the latest rumour doing the rounds. Intrado has just announced the availability of V9-1-1SM Mobility Service for wireless service providers offering wireless broadband VoIP service.

It is rumoured that Google could get a firm like LG to prepare Google branded handsets and set up a holding company or outsource customer service and sales of wireless handsets. It should be possible to get Google applications embedded in these handsets and deliver ads to users of those applications.

Google’s move is considered in the light of announcement by Intrado:

William Stofega, Research Manager with IDC’s Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) Services Program, said, “The FCC’s proposed rulemaking makes it pretty clear; if you want to offer Internet telephone service, you need to make sure your subscribers have access to the dedicated wireline 9-1-1 network. For any wireless carrier considering making the move into VoIP, solutions like Intrado’s are worth investigating”.

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