The move would give Verizon slightly more power and freedom in the wireless market while allowing Vodafone to shed some its overseas weight.

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All Google has said is that it favors an open system that would offer consumers the freedom to use whatever wireless networks, devices and services they choose, at competitive prices.

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Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users.

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The AirPlay Audio System by Acoustic Research is better than traditional docking and other wireless devices because you can control your music from your Apple iOS device, giving you freedom as a full-function User Interface (UI) remote.

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Now with Wi-Fi, Reader gives you the additional freedom to buy, borrow or get eBooks for free wherever there's a wireless connection available.

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