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Verizon joins the Android party

Posted by Joshua Karp on Dec 4, 2007 3:36 pm 8 comments
Filed in Android, News, Verizon

 

Resistance is futile, or so it seems, as everyone looks to be jumping on Google’s new Android mobile handset operating platform. The newest convert to the ways of Google is Verizon. The company has just announced that they will plan on using Android in one form or another. We’re guessing that this means they’ll be allowing Android-equipped devices to operate on their wireless spectrum. The statement, which came directly from Verizon’s CEO Lowell McAdam, doesn’t provide a lot of specifics, and more importantly doesn’t indicate whether Verizon will be joining the Open Handset Alliance. Chances are good that Verizon will simply allow Android devices to function on their new "a la Carte" spectrum service, though it looks as if they might be leaving the door open for future renegotiation and support. Way to beat around the bush, Verizon.

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8 comment(s) for this post.

  1. On Dec 4, 2007 @ 3:42 pm, MikeyMike Said:

    Yep they’ll use it and then they will go and cripple there devices again, BUT BUT I would think if Android is open, that some reverse engineering mite fix any LOCK downs

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  2. On Dec 4, 2007 @ 3:51 pm, Mobile news Said:

    What else Verizon could do?

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  3. On Dec 4, 2007 @ 3:52 pm, raerae Said:

    Hmmm, decided to use something free…real hard decision there. INGENIOUS

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  4. On Dec 4, 2007 @ 4:14 pm, Anthony to the S. Said:

    Google is REALLY pushing this world domination thing.

    http://paidandpopular.blogspot.com

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  5. On Dec 4, 2007 @ 4:19 pm, Mobile news Said:

    This only means that google Android handsets will work with Verizon Wireless. Nothing interesting.

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  6. On Dec 4, 2007 @ 7:06 pm, Ominx Said:

    It is interesting actually. Stop being so pessimistic and educate yourselves…
    http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/dec2007/tc2007123_429930.htm?chan=top+news_top+news+index_businessweek+exclusives

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  7. On Dec 5, 2007 @ 1:03 am, bluehorseshoe Said:

    Figured it would happen when Verizon dropped the lawsuit against Google. Just a matter of how they allow it to work in their world. At least Verizon is opening things up a bit.

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  8. On Dec 5, 2007 @ 10:27 am, Verizon Guy Said:

    I think Verizon Wireless is planning on more than just lip service in their committment to Android, but some news reports are stating that they will support Android without joining OHA (???) Regardless, I think this announcement and their committment to LTE is indicative of a policy shift at Verizon Wireless.

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