In today’s Android news, Verizon has announced that they will support Google Android devices in their networks. This announcement builds upon Verizon’s announcement last week that they will be opening their network to any device, and any platform. Since it became a requirement for purchase of a slice of the upcoming 700Mhz spectrum, Verizon has moved in the direction of an openness that wins them a lot of PR favor from customers who had become frustrated with the closed nature of the contracts they were being forced to sign. By supporting Android, Verizon has committed to spending their time ensuring that the Android platform and Android applications are compatible with their network, enabling them to support their customers, hopefully winning their contracts through support rather than terms and conditions.

For more information, read any of these articles:

• Verison Wireless to Join Google’s Android Effort [rcrnews.com]
• Verizon Furthers Plans for Open Network; Going with Google Android [moconews.net]
• Verizon Wireless CEO Says Company Will Use Android [informationweek.com]
• Verizon joins Google’s Android project [weblogs.redeyechicago.com]
• Verizon Praises Google’s Android. Can a 700 MHz Bid Be Far Behind? [gearlog.com]
• Verizon Wireless says its on board with Google’s Android [sfgate.com]