Google could become a wireless carrier. Here’s what that means for you. - The Washington Post

By Brian Fung January 22 at 9:29 AM

The company hasn't confirmed anything, but reports suggest that Google wants to offer its own brand of cellular service by partnering with Sprint and T-Mobile, the nation's third- and fourth-largest carriers, respectively. This means you'd buy minutes and data from Google, but it would all ride over the other two companies' pipes.