Verizon Wireless changes tune on open networks (kinda)

So here's the story, the 700 mHz spectrum is up for bids next year. Google wants it to be opened up for everyone to use. The FCC has agreed to at least a little openness in the new Spectrum, but not as much as Google wants. CTIA and other wireless companies cried like little children. Google said they might bid if the spectrum is opened up. Wireless companies scared pantless support the FCC's "compromise".

Basically Verizon Wireless came out today and said that they will that at least part of the 700 Mhz spectrum will be opened up at least a little. This is far short of Google's wish for a completely open network that could carry their services, as well as others like Skype. Of course Verizon Wireless realizes that if Google gets their way their business model of controlling everything that happens on the network is at risk, so their willing to set aside a part of spectrum to be "open" while they can purchase the remainder and continue in their ways.

Until the money hits the table this is all posturing, it will be interesting to see what happens.