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Two Companies Appear To Be Getting Very Chummy

New York City- Google and Verizon have apparently come very close to a joint partnership that could join the wireless unit and the services of both in broadband, search and TV services.

The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Google and Verizon are discussing actively a partnership, and that it would bring the search giant and the wireless network together and they would split the ad network revenue from such a partnership.

Verizon would seek a generous split because Google is seeking to gain a foothold in the wireless network marketplace, and such a partnership could be a positive success for both companies if constructed correctly.

The deal could be go either way, either a fantastic success or it could blow up into something that becomes very messy.

The partnership could open the door for Android OS on Verizon phones, and Verizon has previously refused to participate in Android participation.

AT&T has previously started a partnership with Yahoo and it has been a catalyst to boost the Google –Verizon partnership talks further along.

The Mobile phone landscape is an open land grab for many companies right now, and for the biggest carrier to be joined with Yahoo, Google is feeling a lot of pressure.