Wireless networking and Mobile Phones

Verizon Wireless to Open Network(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - The company says customers will be able to connect non-Verizon phones and devices to the network by the end of 2008.

Verizon Wireless opens network, in win for Google(Reuters)

Reuters - Verizon Wireless said on Tuesday itwill open its network to any phone or software application bythe end of 2008, caving in to demands by Google Inc and otherlobbyists for more open access.

Verizon to allow outsiders on network(Reuters)
Reuters - In a significant change ofa policy for a mobile carrier, Verizon Wireless said Tuesday itwould allow devices, software and other applications notoffered by the company to run on its network.

Verizon Wireless Loosens Network Grip, Prodded By Google’s Open-Access Push(Investor’s Business Daily)
Investor’s Business Daily - In a sudden about-face, Verizon Wireless says it’ll open its mobile phone network to all devices, not just those it sells, ceding ground in a turf war with Google and others pushing into the wireless market.

Verizon Wireless Plans to Open Its Network(PC World)
PC World - Verizon Wireless will open its network to outside mobile handsets, devices and applications by the end of 2008, the company announced Tuesday.