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Verizon CEO on iPhone: It's Entirely Apple's Call

Recently during a third-quarter conference call Verizon CEO, Ivan Seidenberg, stated that bringing the iPhone to Verizon is a decision that is totally up to Apple. Do you think the iPhone will ever be on Verizon? Tell us what you think.

Internet's Possible Future in the US Gets Ready to Be Decided

Update: The meeting ended and the rule making process will move forward after a unanimous vote. The rules say a provider of broadband Internet access service:

Google, Verizon Partner Over Android

The company that operates America's largest wireless telecommunications network now considers itself a friend of Android.  Google and Verizon Wireless have sealed a deal that'll see the two working together on mobile products and services.

Court Orders Cybersquatting Company To Pay Verizon $33 Million

A federal court in the Northern District of California has upheld a December 2008 judgment which awarded Verizon $33.15 million in a cybersquatting case against OnlineNIC, an Internet domain registration company. The case is based on OnlineNIC's attempts to take advantage of Verizon and its customers by using names that are easily confused with legitimate Verizon names.

Camera & Microphone Coming for the iPod Touch?

Home based telephone providers should be quaking in their boots today. A rumor is floating around that Apple is quietly prepping the new iPod Touch, which comes with a built in camera and microphone.

Amazon Launches New Wireless Store

Amazon has launched a new site catering specifically to cell phones and their service plans. The online store located at wireless.amazon.com lets users shop for phones by model, service, color, etc.  You may be able to shop by carrier at AmazonWireless, but that only includes AT&T and Verizon. On top of that, they don't even carry the iPhone, which is available through AT&T. Here is a look at the site's bestselling phones:

Verizon Offers Direct Access To Backbone

Online video producers may be happy to learn that Verizon is offering direct regional access to its network. A more direct content delivery network means producers can skip the sometimes cumbersome peering arrangements that slow down online video and pump content directly onto Verizon’s Internet backbone network. Verizon says its Partner Port Program results in a faster, more responsive connection to Verizon’s backbone network for less money.

Verizon Taps Microsoft For Mobile Search

Verizon has tapped Microsoft to provide search services for its mobile phones.Verizon Chief Executive Ivan Seidenberg said on Wednesday that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer would formally announce the deal later today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Reuters reported.

Microsoft Getting Deal With Verizon Instead Of Google?

Guess what? Microsoft might actually get a search deal done without Google getting up in its grill. According to reports, Microsoft is close to signing a search deal with Verizon Wireless–making Live Search the default search engine.

Report: Microsoft Close To Mobile Deal(s) With Verizon

If Google doesn't do something special, a mobile search deal between Microsoft and Verizon may be cemented in the near future.  A new rumor has Microsoft offering Verizon a far more lucrative arrangement than what the Mountain View-based search giant originally suggested.