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I'd love if Google ran my cable or phone company. Instead…

“I'd love if Google ran my cable or phone company. Instead of making their businesses out of telling us what we can't do, GT&T would recognize the benefit of helping us do what we want to do: use the internet more and create more of our own stuff. Google might even figure out how to make…” quote by Jeff Jarvis
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“I'd love if Google ran my cable or phone company. Instead of making their businesses out of telling us what we can't do, GT&T would recognize the benefit of helping us do what we want to do: use the internet more and create more of our own stuff. Google might even figure out how to make connectivity ad-supported and free. Sadly, though, I think Google knows what it is and won't expand into other industries, even if it would be good at running a cable or energy or phone company.”

Jeff Jarvis

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Google could run cable/phone services, but corporate focus may prevent expansion despite potential benefits.

In simple terms: Google might improve connectivity but may not diversify.

Key Takeaway

Consider strategic diversification.

Themes

technology telecom business innovation competition

Mood

skeptical optimistic

Type

analytical speculative

When to use this quote

  • internet services
  • media platforms
  • regulatory environment

Key Concepts

market entry ad-supported models

Questions to Reflect On

  • What incentives could attract Google?
  • How to ensure consumer benefit?
A Different Perspective

Corporate inertia can block opportunities.

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