There is evidence that the gPhone or Google Phone is getting closer to being a reality. This article from NY Times talks about the discussions between the two mega corporations.
The article talks about how agreements on the deal are potentially just 2 months away. Does that mean release of an internet ready phone that has free web browsing supported by Google ads is only 2 months away?? If so, sign me up.
My daughter accidently racked up $40 in cell phone internet bills last month when playing with my husband’s new “bells and whistles” phone. Granted, my husband was responsible for knowing what the costs were associated with his phone or to not let her play with it, but it is that kind of “sticker shock when you get the bill” that makes many people like me even afraid to think about using cell phone net service. If I know it will be free then I won’t hesitate to use it.
I would love to use my cell phone to email people, to comparison shop and to find prices of stuff on Ebay when I am out garage sailing or thrift store hunting. That is ..for free. In my town we still have free wi-fi city wide so that would make the experience even sweeter.