Google seems to be gung-ho about India's massive telecom sector. What apart from that would be the reason for the company to be interested in bidding for the 3G and wireless broadband spectrum?

Apparently, Google has tied up with an undisclosed Indian partner in order to bid for third generation wireless license. Google seems to be interested in the WiMAX Broadband wireless auction in the form of a "technology partner" for the currently unknown firm.

According to a recent report, the Department of Telecommunications is expected to auction the radio spectrum for 3G and Wireless broadband in January 2010. If this turns out to be true, this would be an interesting diversion by Google, which has been traditionally inclined towards "online" businesses.