Verizon Calling Out New York Times on Google Talk (VZ, GOOG)

“The New York Times article regarding conversations between Google and Verizon is mistaken.  It fundamentally misunderstands our purpose. As we said in our earlier FCC filing, our goal is an Internet policy framework that ensures openness and accountability, and incorporates specific FCC authority, while maintaining investment and innovation. To suggest this is a business arrangement between our companies is entirely incorrect.”

Sometimes ‘discussions’ get blown way out of proportion.  Whether this is a case of that happening or whether this is a company quickly backing down is for you to decide.

JON C. OGG