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Google Keeps Up Battle for Open-Access Cells

Phone operators balk at plans to loosen mobile networks

By Wesley Oliver, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 27, 2008 8:12 PM CDT

(Newser) – Google renewed its battle for open cell phone networks this week by filing for a new patent, CNET reports. The search giant filed to free smartphones from network-carrier agreements so users can tap into whatever connection is strongest and most affordable. But carriers mostly resist... Read full story »

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