Plans by Google to launch a virtual mobile network in the United States are underway. The project, which is dubbed "Project Nova," was recently introduced to the world by Sundar Pichai on Monday at the World Mobile congress. According to Pichai, who currently is second in command reporting directly to co-founder Larry page, the project will be aimed at improving the strength of wireless connections to its android users.
Once the project is complete, Google users will switch between cellular and WIFI connections without a hitch. They will also have the ability to toggle between different mobile networks available in the easily.
Mr. Pichai pointed out that the project will be done on small scale at first. According to a report done by The Telegraph , project Nova will not be in any way meant to compete with the big four US national carriers. Instead, it is should be viewed as one among many ways which Google is using to increase its networks and connectivity.
The project will also allow users to experience more reliable communication services. According to Pichai, the issues of dropped calls will be addressed by the completion of the project. This is because the project aims at enabling the phones to pick up the best signal for routing calls as well as texts and data.
Google has now confirmed rumors that it will be working closely with operators sprint and T-Mobile. This will be a great move especially because it doesn't intend to be a network operator at scale as yet. Pichai believes that the company is at a stage where there is a great need to integrate software, hardware and connectivity.
Speaking during the World Mobile congress in Barcelona, Pichai also touched on the Project Link which is aimed at bringing fiber-optic broadband to parts of Africa. Project Loon was also a key topic which Pichai touched on. The project is targets to get 4G internet connectivity from helium filled balloons. In conclusion, Pichai expounded on yet another project dubbed Project Titan designed to deliver broadband by use of solar-powered glider planes.
