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Do We Have a GoogMart On Our Hands?

 

 

 

Looks like Google is muscling on into the telecom scene. Not that telecom companies should worry … oh wait … Microsoft and Yahoo did that one already. Anyhow, Google is on it’s way into a new venture that looks fun for it’s users and maybe not so great for some VoIP  or phone providers.

Through a company named Grand Central, Google will be giving free phone calling with free phone numbers, voicemail, international calling, conference call services, and more. What does this mean to my business? Well … umm … anyone have a shotgun I can borrow real quick?

Seriously though, this obviously shows a trend in the future of Google’s acquisition of advertising sources and how services will be provided in exchange for some of our personal freedom.

My question is, how long before Google puts enough businesses out where they no longer can compete or pay Google? Will we allow that? Will Google eventually tumble? I think it’s possible, and I am just as guilty because I continue to use Google for everything and obviously am helping build their unyielding power.

I am scared and am curious for what the future holds. Google fills a demand and there is nothing much anybody can do about it with the power Google now has. 

What are your thoughts on this? Do you feel Google is grabbing more than it’s fair share, not to mention outside it’s own niche?