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November 27, 2007 Clyde Ensslin at (202) 418-0506
CHAIRMAN MARTIN’S STATEMENT ON VERIZON WIRELESS’S PLANS TO 
INTRODUCE AN “ANY APPS, ANY DEVICE” OPTION FOR CONSUMERS IN 2008
I was pleased to hear the announcement by Verizon Wireless of its plans to introduce a new 
option for customers throughout the country – an option that will allow customers to use any 
device and to use any applications that they choose on the Verizon Wireless network.  As I noted 
when we adopted open network rules for our upcoming spectrum auction, wireless customers 
should be able to use the wireless device of their choice and download whatever software they 
want onto it.  I continue to believe that more openness—at the network, device, and application 
level—helps foster innovation and enhances consumers’ freedom and choice in purchasing 
wireless service.  As I said at the time, I had hoped that our auction rules would ultimately
encourage all of the wireless industry to adopt a more open and consumer-friendly industry 
approach.  Today’s announcement, along with the Open Handset Alliance’s previous 
announcement of an open platform capable of working on multiple networks, is a significant step
towards fulfilling these goals.  I am optimistic that Verizon Wireless’s commitment along with 
the upcoming spectrum auction will ensure an exciting new era in wireless technology for the 
benefit of all consumers.
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