Google and many other companies are just 2 days away from bidding in the 700 Mhz auction on 1/24/08. Wireless internet just might take off if the right company wins. Google intends to bid a minimum of 4.6 Billion in the auction.

Previous press release from Google:
http://www.google.com/intl/en/press/pressrel/20070720_wireless.html

Some speculation this week about Google's bid.
http://www.circleid.com/posts/812112_google_win_700_mhz_auction/