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Maybe someday. Right now Google would have to offer at least 2 different handsets (GSM/CDMA) and would need to strike a deal with Verizon/Sprint because they do not activate unapproved handsets. Sprint might be more flexible on this because they're desperate for customers but Verizon will flat out refuse your money if you want to use an unapproved, unlocked, phone.

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Right now Google would have to offer at least 2 different handsets (GSM/CDMA) and would need to strike a deal with Verizon/Sprint

Curious if that becomes a non-issue once Verizon rolls out 4G next year? Sprint is the only provider not behind that platform (WiMax).

Verizon will flat out refuse your money if you want to use an unapproved, unlocked, phone They've never had pressure from a 800 pound gorilla...could be interesting.

http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=VZ http://finance.yahoo.com/q?s=GOOG

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