Google’s Android to use only Internet service?

27th November, 2009 by adina
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Google’s self-branded Android-based phone would use only Internet service, according to some trusty sources. The mysterious device would be intended for data primarily and would use VoIP for calls. AT&T is already interested in having the phone in its network and would require $20 per month for customer access, but certain conditions are supposed to be involved at this price. AT&T is not accepting only data service for the first time, exceptions being already made with BlackBerry and Windows Mobile, but it would be unusual to make a standard plan out of these exceptions. Other devices, iPhone being one of them, are required to have a voice plan attached, as the subsidy can be recuperated only by means of a voice plan.

As a coincidence, Google recently bought Gizmo5, which is a start-up that offers end-to-end VoIP calls. Google Voice also has certain elements of VoIP, but customers are prior required to have an existing phone plan when starting to use the service. The service is only using a central online number through which it reroutes calls. It uses conventional service for the outbound calls and at the final destinations too.


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