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August 02, 2009

The FCC Questions Apple, AT&T and Google:

Last Tuesday (July 28th) when I was interviewed for the NY Times story, “Even Google Is Blocked With Apps for iPhone”, one of the questions I was asked was who I thought was the reason behind Apple's decision to block Google Voice from the iPhone Apps store. To which I immediately responded, AT&T.

In 2009, the advent of VoIP continues to be a disruptive force, although the fear of it comes from the potential of what it represents more than how it is being used today.

And as to the reasons why Apple/AT&T decided to block access to Google Voice, it is clear to me that despite whatever was said in the trade press, in the end the wireless division at AT&T still has not fully embraced the impact of what it means when “Voice is an Application” and no longer just a service. Or maybe they have and they have decided to do everything in their power to prevent the widespread use of VoIP inside of WiFi hotspots on mobile devices which are under their influence.

As to why Apple/AT&T allowed Skype to run on the iPhone but not Google Voice, it might come down to "business." In this case, it is possible that Skype is purchasing some of their US termination from AT&T. Or maybe there is something else lurking behind the scenes that we are just not yet aware of. I also wonder who at AT&T and who at Apple were responsible for this decision.

Fast forward a few days later and I was excited to learn that the FCC got involved by reaching out to: Apple, AT&T and Google with a number of questions on of their own. I believe their respective answers will be quite revealing and while they may ask for “Confidential Treatment” to some (or all) of their respective answers, I believe in the end we will all learn at least a little bit more about how these companies approach business.

I for one am was very happy to see the FCC do what they did with regard to Apple + AT&T vs. Google, a great move by the Chairman. After many years of taking a back seat to related events, it is great to watch the actions of the new FCC. A FCC that once again is poised to provide thought leadership for the rest of the world...and it’s about time!

Links:

FCC letter to Apple - Download letter
FCC letter to AT&T - Download letter
FCC letter to Google - Download letter

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Tags: VoIP, FCC, Google Voice, Jeff Keni Pulver, Pubic Policy,Apple, AT&T, iphone

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Google Voice does not replace any phone service. You still need AT&T (or whomever is your telephony provider). The only thing Google Voice can make better for the consumer is better mobile international rates & free texting. International calling on a mobile device has always been ridiculous and texting prices are as well.

Posted by: vibaku at August 3, 2009 06:49 AM

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Posted by: Obesity at August 3, 2009 04:40 AM

John M, you're kidding, right? Your post makes it sound like you're hating on the FCC just because they're Obama's crew, and not just because you disagree with what they're doing.

I, for one, welcome any government agency or comission that pushes for openness and standards on the Internet, which is what it seems the Chairman is doing.

Or maybe you just don't own an iPhone? :)

Posted by: Aaron B at August 3, 2009 02:09 AM

Google Voice is not a VoIP app. When a call is initiated Google will call you and the recipient. So AT&T gets to book just as many minutes as any other call.

Posted by: Matt at August 3, 2009 12:59 AM

An FCC ready to lead the world? The last thing we need is any government trying to take over the Internet.

Posted by: Daniel Jost at August 2, 2009 08:23 PM

Believe me, having Obama's FCC mucking around in Silicon Valley will be an unmitigated disaster. The FCC, lest you forget, blocked cable TV for decades. At the end of the day, they are enemies of innovation. Fairness doctrine for the internet, anyone?

Posted by: John M at August 2, 2009 07:03 PM

Jeff: The first thought that popped into my head upon reading about the FCC action was: clearly the mobile operator 3 in the UK, who make the preloaded Skype on their phones a selling point, get it way more than AT&T does!

Posted by: Shefaly at August 2, 2009 12:01 PM

August 02, 2009

The FCC Questions Apple, AT&T and Google:

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