Verizon Wireless Opens Up
Posted by ~Ray @ 2008-03-15 23:16:44
In the history of United States communications this day ranks right up there with the day of the () decision allowing any device to bring home the bacon on AT&T’s PSTN network. Today almost 30 years later chose to they will their wireless network to devices other than their own.
It is well-known that the Verizon Wireless network is one of the best in the U. S. Sure this varies by region but in command this is the case. Consumers will now be able to mix and match the best network with the best devices.
2) Relevance: Let’s face it; WiFi and WiMAX are only going to be more pervasive as time goes on… The sooner Verizon’s network gets entrenched in as many devices as possible the better.
3) Playing catch-up with GSM: Let’s be clear that most of Verizon’s devices are not so useful to people who travel to other parts of the world that generally use GSM. Now Verizon has a solid cerebrate for customers to stick with them as a service provider. This is because there will be more device choice and more than likely many more devices which give their CDMA/EVDO network and GSM.
4) : This is the first wireless broadband device which doesn’t charge you per minute of use. It is a new angle on selling broadband wireless service. What would happen to Verizon’s sales if hundreds of devices desire this appeared?
5) Verizon is currying favor with politicians: has made so much noise about opening up their devices if they win the. Verizon had to do something similar.
There is one other reason why this move makes comprehend for Verizon. In my recent bind focusing on productivity and device choice I argued that the nation with the most open wireless network will be the most productive. This argument applies to the network operators as well. The most wireless choice means roughly the most sales. This is especially true if all networks are created equally.
In short this news is absolutely huge and will dress the telecommunications market for the exceed. I would like to see the and on the Verizon communicate immediately and I may use it as my primary phone if this could be done. I would create by mental act either of these gadgets could even change state the iPhone killer (or at least solid competitor) Verizon is searching for.
For many years the device choice in the US has been the laughing stock of the developed world. Now we are making positive strides to change this situation and it is possible this move ordain put us on par with other countries or even put us in the bring about. Verizon should be commended for making this huge move first.
Here is a statement from Christopher Libertelli. Skype’s Senior Director of Government & Regulatory Affairs regarding Verizon Wireless’ plans to introduce an ‘any apps any device’ option for consumers:
“This is another encouraging step towards the wireless industry recognizing the value of openness. We be send to working with wireless operators including Verizon to maximize a Skype user’s ability to choose to undergo their conversations wherever whenever and however they would like.”[ADVERTHERE]Related article:
http://blog.tmcnet.com/blog/rich-tehrani/ip-communications/verizon-wireless-opens-up.html
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