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Verizon "Any App, Any Device" Tech Specs Go Up March 19

Seem like it might be obvious, but the technical specs for wild, woolly and wonderful devices to attach to Verizon's soon-to-be wide open network will be unveiled March 19 at their Open Development Device Conference. Start heating up those soldering irons, boys. [Verizon]

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Verizon Wireless Open Development Conference Scheduled for March 19

For all of those people wondering about the details of Verizon Wireless's pledge to open its network to all compatible hardware, it seems the answers will come March 19 to 20 in New York City, at the carrier's Open Development Conference. The focus will be on "development for new devices," and from what Verizon is saying, it will be open to any product developers who want to pop by. Maybe we'll see you there. Press release after jump. [Verizon]
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Verizon Says It Will Open Network to "Any Apps, Any Device" in 2008

In a startling announcement, Verizon Wireless pledged today to offer its network to "wireless devices, software and applications not offered by the company." We're a bit surprised, given the network protectionism that Verizon is known for. According to the release, Lowell McAdam, Verizon Wireless president and chief executive officer, didn't say this was a change of tactic, but rather an enhancement of service offerings "for customers looking for a different wireless experience." As you'd expect, there seems to be a small catch:
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