According to a rumor we had heard a few days ago, Google was working on something called Project Nova that would basically allow the company to offer its users wireless services as an MVNO (as opposed to a full-fledged carrier like AT&T, Verizon, and etc.). Google is also said to have purchased spectrum from the likes of both T-Mobile and Sprint.
Now for those who are a little worried about coverage, it seems that this is where the spectrum bought from T-Mobile and Sprint comes into play. According to The Wall Street Journal, they have heard that instead of forcing the user to choose their carrier of choice, like how Straight Talk has you choose between AT&T or T-Mobile, Google’s Project Nova will be able to alternate between T-Mobile or Sprint automatically, depending on which particular carrier offers the best signal in that particular you in.
However we’re not sure if the switching of carriers will interrupt the usage of your device. For example switching from WiFi to LTE and vice versa sometimes results in a temporary loss of connection as your phone tries to hook onto its new connection, so we’re not sure if this automatic switching will affect you in the same way, or maybe even dropping your calls in the process.
Either way it’s still an intriguing idea and one where hopefully the kinks are being worked out to allow for a smoother and more seamless operation. There is still no word on when Google’s Project Nova will officially kick off, but we’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for a possible announcement.