According to Businessweek, the availability of the 700Mhz spectrum in 2009 could be of interest for a company such as Apple. Currently used by analog TV broadcasters, the 700Mhz spectrum could be the next generation wavelength for faster mobile Internet access as signals can easily pass through buildings, and less weather-dependent than current cellular or even Wi-Fi networks.
For Apple, such a move could be the perfect way to promote the iPhone, as well as notebook models, as Cupertino could offer compete and integrated mobile hardware and software solutions to customers. It could also make a lot of sense according to Apple's history, and its goal to avoid depending on someone else behavior or actions. On the other end, Apple would have to massively invest, for both acquiring the license and developing the network infrastructure required to offer a true mobile network. Here again, Apple's history have proven many times that Apple does not like to be in danger by strongly decreasing its cash due to huge investment.
Some analysts report that Apple could team up with Google and Cisco to divide risks and investments while bringing 3 main players together to bring their expertise to offer ultimate service to customers.
In all cases, Apple will have to make a choice, and the price for the entry to the wireless world is rather expensive.
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