Free Cell Phones on the Horizon?

So I read that Google is throwing around the idea of offering free cell phone service to users. Nothing is set in stone yet, but the concept is kind of cool. You would have to put up with some ads, but if you were tight on cash or if you wanted a cell phone for emergencies, this could be a great thing for you. If I could get them to offer free wireless internet where I live I would certainly sign up (alas, I am still in the dial-up world – the boonies will do that to you). I’d even deal with the ads if it meant I could go faster than 28 kbps. :)