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Verizon: Google trying to "change the rules"...

Verizon on Thursday responded to Google's filing, allegedly spinning the situation that Google – not Verizon – is trying to "change the rules" of the now-closed auction. The response comes to a filing with the FCC, where Google claims Verizon is not going to live up to the terms of a truly open network. It fears that, if left unchecked, open devices such as Google's Android platform would be deadlocked with Verizon, despite the open nature of the portion of the 700MHz spectrum Verizon won.

Verizon Joins Linux Mobile Foundation

An anonymous reader brings news that Verizon Wireless has announced plans to use a Linux-based software platform for phones on its network. Verizon is the first US mobile carrier to join the Linux Mobile Foundation, the goal of which is to "collaboratively develop a comprehensive Linux-based mobile software stack that can be modified easily and used at no cost on a wide range of hardware devices." Many had expected Verizon to go with Android, but according to the Register, Verizon feels Android "isn't as open as it would prefer." Continuing: "Yes, Google bills Android as open. And, yes, it's backed by the Open Handset Alliance, another industry consortium calling for the open development of mobile apps. But [Verizon spokesman Jeffrey] Nelson argues that at this point, Google is calling the shots.

Google asks FCC to ensure Verizon keeps C-block airwaves open

Google urged U.S. regulators to prevent Verizon Wireless from excluding the carrier's mobile phones from open-access rules that apply to airwaves Verizon bought for $4.7 billion in a government auction. The Federal Communications Commission shouldn't grant Verizon the nationwide set of licenses, known as the C-block, unless the company guarantees that its devices will let subscribers use the network to download any legal program, Google said in a May 2 petition. The FCC's C-block rules, backed by Google and consumer advocates, require Verizon to let any device or program run on the airwaves, breaking a wireless-carrier tradition of limiting the products they support. Verizon Wireless has said it will exceed the FCC's expectations in building a network that is open to any device or application.

Verizon, Comcast Say They Are P2P Friendly

An anonymous reader writes "Verizon and Comcast announced they will not 'block or throttle Internet traffic delivered via peer-to-peer networks' — essentially proclaiming that they are now P2P friendly. The decision came as a result of a test conducted with Verizon and Pando Networks, testing the benefits of a P2P/ISP partnership. During the test, the amount of P2P content delivered to Verizon subscribers from inside its network grew from 2 percent to 50 percent. This shows ISPs need to work with P2P companies to improve content delivery and manage traffic. Verizon also announced it will be looking at ways to use P2P technology to deploy new features on FiOS TV." Just the same, read on for one approach to mitigating likely tightening restrictions on P2P network use.

Google Nervous About Verizon's Open Access

Ian Lamont writes "Google is so worried about Verizon Wireless's commitment to open access using the 700Mhz spectrum, that it's asked the FCC to get a pledge from Verizon that the carrier will honor the FCC's open-access conditions before the FCC sells it the band. Verizon won the auction for the nationwide C block of the 700MHz spectrum, but Google points to Verizon's alleged attempts to abandon the conditions, including a filing with the FCC that said the the commission 'could not force the C block winner to allow all applications on the network.' Could this be another expanding front in the Net Neutrality battle, or is time for the carriers to accept the fact that Net Neutrality is essentially a done deal, and carriers need to prepare for the next battle — developing software and services to run on open networks?" The IP Democracy bl

Verizon Cutting Access To Entire Alt.* Usenet Hierarchy

modemac writes "Verizon has declared it will no longer offer access to the entire alt.* hierarchy of Usenet newsgroups to its customers. This stems from last week's agreement for major ISPs to cut off access to 'newsgroups and Web sites' that make child pornography available. The story notes, 'No law requires Verizon to do this. Instead, the company (and, to varying extents, Time Warner Cable and Sprint) agreed to restrictions on Usenet in response to political strong-arming by New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. Cuomo claimed that his office found child porn on 88 newsgroups — out of roughly 100,000 newsgroups that exist.' In response, Verizon will cut its customers off from a large portion of Usenet, as it will only carry newsgroups in the Big 8.

New BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone available to customers of Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless, a provider of a wireless network and a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) and Vodafone (NYSE:VOD) (LSE: VOD), announced on Wednesday (7 May) the availability of the new BlackBerry Curve 8330 smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) through Verizon Wireless' online store and through business sales channels.

Verizon: iPhone success estimates "conspiracy"

Estimates that the iPhone will become a widely accepted device are evidence of a bias from those who expect Apple to succeed, Verizon chief Ivan Seidenberg tells the Financial Times in an interview. The executive behind the carrier rebuffs notions that iPhone 3G's up-front price cut to $200 will translate to much larger sales and claims Apple's currently small total marketshare as evidence. Apple is a newcomer that has to prove itself, according to the Verizon head, who also suggests that Verizon itself can be disruptive in a shift to mobile devices from computers.

Google Questions Verizon Access

Google wants the Federal Communications Commission to verify that Verizon will honor the open-access rule before issuing C block licenses for the 700-MHz spectrum. Google's petition to the FCC cites a letter from Verizon that would reverse the meaning of the rule. Other observers have also questioned Verizon's commitment to the FCC rule.

Why is Google worried about Verizon?

Is Google worried that Verizon’s version of an “open network� isn’t quite what people think it will be? Techcrunch reports that Google is so worried that Verizon will find a loophole in the open network rules that it Google filed a petition with the FCC last week asking the FCC to preemptively enforce the rules on Verizon.

Google Asks FCC To Verify Verizon's Open-Access Stand

Google wants the Federal Communications Commission to verify that Verizon will honor the open-access rule before issuing C block licenses for the 700-MHz spectrum. Google's petition to the FCC cites a letter from Verizon that would reverse the meaning of the rule. Other observers have also questioned Verizon's commitment to the FCC rule.

A Lightweight Design with Heavyweight Features: BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8330 Smartphone Now Available to Verizon Wireless Customers

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, builder and operator of the nation's most reliable wireless network, announced today that the highly anticipated BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) 8330 smartphone from Research In Motion (RIM) is now available through Verizon Wireless' online store and through business sales channels. This sophisticated, silver smartphone will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores, including those in Circuit City, on May 12.

Verizon gives BlackBerry Curve 8330 ship date...

Verizon this morning quickly followed up on at least one claim made this week by confirming that its version of the BlackBerry Curve 8330 will be available first on May 9th through the company's online store. The smartphone is the first known version of the CDMA-based Curve to actually reach the market and separates itself from the titanium gray Alltel and Sprint editions both through its silver color as well as access to Verizon's custom VZ Navigator service to take advantage of the true GPS receiver.

Verizon picks Linux-but not Android-for mobile platform

Mobile carrier Verizon Wireless has joined the Linux Mobile (LiMo) Foundation and has announced plans to adopt the open source software platform. Linux-based phones will be available from Verizon next year, alongside other devices that run competing proprietary operating systems.

VERIZON WIRELESS OFFERS FREE PDA AND SMARTPHONE WORKSHOPS IN SOUTHEASTERN MICHIGAN

SOUTHFIELD, Mich.—Verizon Wireless is offering free PDA (personal data assistant) and smartphone workshops at several of its local area stores in May and June. The popular class, “20 Things Your PDA and Smartphone Can Do For You,” is geared to help wireless phone users get the most out of their PDAs and smartphones by learning about their functions and features. Some of the topics include text messaging, Internet browsing, using email and the camera, changing ringtones, pairing Bluetooth® devices and setting up the speed dial and address book synchronization functions. The free, in-store classes are open to Verizon Wireless customers and other PDA and smartphone users (all brands and models welcome). The events fill up quickly and seating is limited.

Verizon Wireless, seven others join Linux phone org

Updated May 15] -- Verizon Wireless has chosen Linux as its "platform of choice," it said. Starting with feature phones in 2009, followed by iPhone competitors, Verizon will offer Linux phones compliant with specifications from the Linux Mobile Foundation (LiMo), an industry group it and seven other companies joined today.

Verizon Replaces Field Technicians' Laptop PCs With BlackBerry Smartphones

ORLANDO, Fla., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Verizon Partner Solutions (VPS) unit and its force of 2,250 field technicians and managers are experiencing big boosts in mobility and operating efficiency -- enhancing their ability to deliver higher levels of customer satisfaction -- after replacing their 8-pound laptop PCs with 5-ounce BlackBerry(R) 8703e smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM). Verizon unveiled the new application Thursday (May 15) at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2008 in Orlando.

Verizon Replaces Field Technicians' Laptop PCs With BlackBerry Smartphones

ORLANDO, Fla., May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Verizon Partner Solutions (VPS) unit and its force of 2,250 field technicians and managers are experiencing big boosts in mobility and operating efficiency -- enhancing their ability to deliver higher levels of customer satisfaction -- after replacing their 8-pound laptop PCs with 5-ounce BlackBerry(R) 8703e smartphones from Research In Motion (RIM). Verizon unveiled the new application Thursday (May 15) at the Wireless Enterprise Symposium 2008 in Orlando.

Verizon LG Prada sequel to launch near iPhone...

Three LG-made media phones will launch on Verizon soon, with a new touchscreen model set to appear near the anticipated launch of a next-generation iPhone, according to leaks and accompanying shots from Phone Arena. The LG Dare (also known as the VX9700) is now believed to take its cue from the normally Europe-only Prada and should represent an upgrade to the earlier device as well as a switch to Verizon's CDMA network: an enhanced 3.2-megapixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens should improve on the earlier model's photography.

Verizon Wireless Is Calling All Church Choirs

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- This summer, Verizon Wireless is challenging church choirs from coast to coast to show off their pipes in the company's first nationwide How Sweet The Sound(TM) competition. Expanding upon last year's successful How Sweet The Sound event in Memphis, Tenn., Verizon Wireless is now giving choirs in 11 cities from coast to coast a chance to compete in the national grand finale for a cash prize of $25,000 and the title of the best church choir in the U.S.

Verizon Wireless chooses Linux Platform; Is competition getting skewed towards Linux?

(RTTNews) - The efforts being pursued by LiMo Foundation, developer of the Linux platform, received a boost with Verizon Wireless, the builder and operator of wireless network in the US, announcing its decision on Wednesday, May 14, 2008 to concentrate its future operating system on the Linux Platform. Verizon Wireless, thus becomes the first carrier in the US to patronize the Linux Platform after its rival, AT&T (T

Verizon Wireless Urges Dismissal of Google Bid for License Term

The FCC should summarily dismiss Google, Inc.’s petition to condition the grant of 700 megahertz band C-block licenses to Verizon Wireless on the carrier’s compliance with the agency’s C-block open platform requirement even with respect to handsets it provides to its own customers, Verizon Wireless told the Commission late Friday.

Verizon offers over-the-air MP3s, Rhapsody

Following on the heels of Real's Rhapsody MP3 store, Verizon today expanded its VCast Music store to include both MP3s and the Rhapsody subscription service. The former lets users of Verizon's PC software as well as any MP3-supporting cellphone on the company's 3G network download unprotected songs that can be used as the customer likes; that includes loading content on to phones that wouldn't otherwise support VCast songs or to outside software and devices, including iPods.

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