In a major shift for the mobile phone industry, Verizon Wireless said yesterday that it planned to give customers far more choice in what phones they could use on its network and how they use them.While there are technical limitations involved, the company’s move could lead to an American wireless market that is more like those in Europe and Asia, where a carrier’s customers can use any compatible phone to easily reach a wide array of online services — and take their phones with them when they switch companies. The move, which surprised industry watchers because Verizon Wireless is known to be highly protective of its traditional business, is part of a larger shift in the communications world. I mean, finally. It is rediculous that it has taken this long. O mean so many people spend a good amount of money to get the phone they need for work, and then have to switch when they leave that company. I had verizon a few years ago and loved their plans, and service, but switche for whatever reason to cingular. When I considered switching back a 6 months ago I decided not to simply becuase I couldn't get the I phone.
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