PolicyBeta - Blog Archive - A Big Step Forward for Open Networks

There are some outstanding questions about the details of the new Verizon Wireless policy. Pricing for customers using third-party devices has not been announced. In addition, Verizon Wireless says it will need to test and certify devices to ensure that they comply with technical specs. The ease, cost, and duration of the certification process remain to be seen. Finally, Verizon Wireless representatives were not asked at today’s press conference whether the company plans to carry all traffic on a nondiscriminatory basis, without regard to what device or application the sender or recipient may be using.