[untog]

Is it possible for a company, let's say Google, to provide an unlimited data/calling plan for a reasonable cost without all of the hidden fees and charges?

It's possible in the sense that Google could become an MVNO (virtual network operator) and piggy-back off an existing network.

Except that network would have to allow them. And charge them a large price for it. So in effect, no, it isn't possible.

[lucian1900]

It certainly works for some. Giffgaff in the UK use O2's network, but have lower (and more predictable) prices.

[ropiku]

There are a lot of MVNOs in US too. Also GiffGaff is owned by Telefonica (O2).

[27182818284]

This didn't seem to stop them with Google Fiber, though.

[nstf]

It's always possible to lay new fiber. Wireless requires spectrum, which is finite and heavily regulated.

[27182818284]

I have no idea why you'd think that would stop them given how they've been involved with it off and on since at least 2008.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_2008_wireless_spe...

[koalaman]

As far as I know they Google is using it's own network for Google Fiber.