Verizon Wireless' Grand Opening

The cellular provider's Any Apps announcement is both surprising and perhaps inevitable as the industry moves closer to open access

A move by Verizon Wireless to let customers use a broader range of cell phones and wireless features on its network was greeted by many observers as a stunning about-face. The No. 2 U.S. wireless service provider, which from the start has kept its network shut tight to what it considers unauthorized devices and services, suddenly was opening up.

. . . The Fine Print: For starters, Verizon Wireless will need to test any new device model before letting it connect to its network.

	Verizon Wireless opens network to "Any Apps, Any Device" in 2008	CNN	Tue Nov 27	1
	Verizon Wireless Opens to Other Phones	Associated Press	Tue Nov 27	0
	Verizon opens up, will support any device, any app on its network	Ars Technica	Tue Nov 27	1
	Verizon Opens Network to Phones From Other Companies	Bloomberg.com	Tue Nov 27	1
	Verizon Opens Up its Wireless Network	The New York Times	Tue Nov 27	0