700Mhz frequency spectrum primed to be worldwide standard for mobile broadband

The upcoming 700Mhz frequency spectrum auction has been a hotly anticipated event. The FCC auction is expected to usher in a new era of mobile broadband for the US, and as such, the US pushed for global adoption of the 700Mhz band as the home of future mobile broadband technologies. And, it seems that much of the globe as agreed to support the 700Mhz spectrum for next-generation wireless services – all of the Americas, China, India, Europe, South Korea, and Japan are on board to utilize the upcoming spectrum.As the new globally-accepted spectrum for future wireless technologies, the 700Mhz frequency is sure to be an even more sought-after slice of the radio spectrum. We can’t imagine that any of the big wireless-players will be able to take the upcoming auction lightly – especially considering that Google (NSDQ: GOOG) is seriously considering launching their own wireless network if they clinch the winning bid. There should be a lot of money being thrown around, come January. This should be interesting.[Via: RCRNews]