Google Phone
Status of T-Mobile’s 3G network?
Will be in 22 markets by commercial launch data (October 22nd) and by mid-November it will be in 27 markets
Will the phone be available in Europe?
There are 30 million U.S. customers and 100 million customers in the European market, so yes, it will come to Europe. It will be in the UK in early November and will be across Europe by 1st Quarter, 2009
Can you use the phone as tethered modem?
NO
Can you buy just a data plan only?
NO
Can you view office documents?
You can read Word, PDF, and Excel docs
Will it work with Microsoft Exchange?
There is no Exchange compatibility, but this is an excellent opportunity for a 3rd party developer.
Can the phone be unlocked and used on other networks?
No, the phone is SIM-locked
Is email push?
Gmail is push/IMAP supported
Will there be a desktop app?
NO
Does the phone work over Wi-Fi?
Yes
What’s the marketing plan?
Google and T-Mobile are working together to produce both TV and in-channel marketing which will debut in October. It will be the biggest campaign ever for a mobile device.
Is the browser Chrome?
No, it is Web-Kit, which is “Chrome-like”
Who’s the target demographic?
The phone has mass appeal, there’s something for everyone, but it’s more of a consumer device.
Will it work with iTunes?
It supports standard music formats like AAC, WMA, MP3, but not anything wrapped in DRM.
Pricing and Availability
The phone is less expensive than the iPhone! It’s only $179.
Existing T-Mobile customers can order online on a micro-site and have shipped to their homes. October 22nd is the commercial launch date when it will be available in stores. There will be 2 plans. One is $25 for unlimited web and some messaging; the other is $35 for unlimited web and unlimited messaging. (In addition to whatever voice plan is selected).