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VERIZON DOWN WITH THE G PHONE? by Marauder

VERIZON DOWN WITH THE G PHONE?

Gphone buzz has been building since before the iPhone was released in June.  The question originally: Would Google choose to offer the phone with built-in Google operating system on its own becoming a service provider or through an existing service provider?   Most recent news suggests Google is leaning towards the latter.  At least, to start. 

Google is currently in conversations with Verizon Communications Inc., the second-largest US telephone company, to distribute phones customized with Google operating systems.  Keep in mind; Google also plans to bid on wireless spectrum to be offered at a U.S. federal auction.

Google is in serious discussions with Verizon Wireless over a partnership in which Verizon would carry cellphones tailored to a new Google operating system, a person familiar with the discussions said. Speculation about Google’s mobile strategy have helped shares of the Internet giant surge near $700.  (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119377870431576706.html?mod=djemalert 10/30)

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