Just as the FCC is getting ready to make its recommendations to Congress about the future of broadband in America, Google is going to use its extraordinary clout to demonstrate its vision of the future. Google plans to test ultra-high-speed Internet access in select towns to demonstrate what America might look like as a worldwide leader in access speed. PR stunt or patriotic duty … how about good business move?
Microsoft is slated to unveil its reported iPhone killer this coming Monday. While Microsoft’s prior ventures into smart phone market have been lackluster, the company is hungry to get wireless customers hooked to its mobile platform. No word yet on what network will carry the phone, or if it will have multi-touch capabilities, two specifics that will determine if the phone will connect with consumers.
Apple is working with television studios to bring the price of TV downloads to $1. The major reduction, down from $1.99, comes as plans for TV subscriptions are pushed back. While the price changes benefit consumers, if the lower prices don’t increase sales, they may not last.
About Shelly Palmer
Shelly Palmer is the Professor of Advanced Media in Residence at Syracuse University’s S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and CEO of The Palmer Group, a consulting practice that helps Fortune 500 companies with AI strategy, implementation and governance, as well as technology, media and marketing. Named one of LinkedIn’s Top Voices in Technology, he is a bestselling author, covers tech and business for Fox 5’s Good Day New York, is a regular commentator on CNN, and writes the popular daily business blog Think About This. Follow @shellypalmer or visit shellypalmer.com.