No Verizon Partnership For Google's Nexus One

starglider29a writes with news that Google and Verizon Wireless have abandoned plans for a partnership that would bring the Nexus One to the carrier's network. "Without a Verizon partnership, Google loses access to the carrier's more than 90 million customers, potentially blocking the phone from gaining more widespread popularity. The breakdown of the deal signals Verizon may view Google as a competitor rather than a partner when it comes to Nexus One sales, which are probably at less than half a million since the phone's January debut, said BGC Partners's Colin Gillis." A Google spokesman said, "We won't be selling a Nexus One with Verizon and this is a reflection of the amazing innovation happening across the open Android ecosystem." In a brief blog post, Google recommends a similar, Android-based phone from HTC for customers who want Verizon service.

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I don't give a shit

[Weezul]

I got mine, a Nokia N900 that is, screw the droids. Real VoIP & IM integration rocks!

I also have a U.S. passport, even got some entry stamps. So fuck all the worthless CDMA carriers like Verizon too. I prefer that my phone has some coverage within 1000 miles.

p.s. Android should never have been developed. Google could have improved everyones lives by enhancing the Maemo project.