Microsoft Search Could Be on Verizon Cell Phones

Matt Hamblen, Computerworld

Thursday, November 13, 2008 7:40 AM PST

Microsoft has moved closer to striking a deal with Verizon Wireless to become the search provider on Verizon's wireless devices, according to a report.

Microsoft is willing to guarantee payments of as much as US$650 million over five years to be the default search provider, twice what Google Inc. has offered Verizon for the same role, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources. (Subscription required.)

The report said the situation is still fluid with both companies, however.

Neither company would make an immediate comment. Google provides search for Sprint Nextel Corp., and AT&T Inc. is planning to use Yahoo Inc.'s search engine on high-end phones.

Also Wednesday, Verizon announced that guests to Walt Disney World or the Disneyland Resort will be able to use Verizon Wireless phones to locate shows, restaurants and other information about the parks.

Sponsored Resource:Ten quick fixes for the worst security nightmares
Sponsored Resource:Learn more about ultra light notebooks from Asus and the best warranty in the industry.
Sponsored Resource:Thinking about a new Laptop? Lenovo has models to meet everyone's needs.
Sponsored Resource:Get the truth about remanufactured ink. Learn more from HP.
Sponsored Resource:Back up, access, share, and store all your family's digital media. Windows Home Server.

Recommend this story?
Vote Yes
Vote No
0 Yes
0 No
Email
Comment

Community Comments

News For Your Business

More News

PC World's Marketplace

PC World's Free Whitepapers

Cell Phones News

CES - January 9, 2009
Palm and Sony Trump Apple Fine time for these laggards to start innovating again.
Cell Phones - January 8, 2009
RIM's BlackBerry Bold: Messaging Is Still Job One RIM's new handheld comes with 3G, Wi-Fi, sumptuous styling, and an amazing little widescreen.
CES - January 8, 2009
New 3G Palm Pre Enters Smart Phone War Palm tries to rise from the dead with an innovative new operating system--Web OS--and a handset called the Palm Pre.
Networking - January 8, 2009
Nokia Ends Production of Its Only WiMax Device Nokia said it will discontinue its only WiMax device, the N810 WiMax Edition.

Latest Expert Blogs

BizFeed - January 08, 2009 2:50 PM
Asus Aims for Tablet PC Revival Will the Eee PC T91, with its small form factor and swiveling touchscreen, breathe new life into the tablet PC market?
BizFeed - January 08, 2009 12:32 PM
Collaborate Online with Fuze Meeting Service Software-free discussion tool shares files and media, letting online participants add annotations.
BizFeed - January 08, 2009 9:14 AM
Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 Debuts New Scanning Features at CES The new Fujitsu ScanSnap S1500 boasts a host of new document handling features to help users get more organized with fewer hassles.
BizFeed - January 07, 2009 4:43 PM
Pocket Credit Card Reader Takes Transactions on the Go The ProPay MicroSecure Card Reader weighs in at a scant 1.4 ounces, fits into a shirt pocket, and securely stores up to 71 transactions at a time.

All Blogs

Featured Resources

Premier Content From Our Sponsors

Dell Small Business Servers Click here to see how a Dell server can help you back up your company's data and save you valuable time.
HP Ink CenterYou don't need a big budget to produce high quality marketing materials. Visit the HP Ink Center for more info...