This article http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/08/google_and_verizon_have_come.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/08/google_and...

This article http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/08/google_and_verizon_have_come.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/08/google_and... paints a slightly different picture -- it claims GOOG was negotiating with VZ to prevent others negotiating non-neutral deals on wireline communications: "Specifically, Google and Verizon's agreement could prevent Verizon from offering some prioritization to the biggest bidders who want better delivery of content on its DSL and fiber networks, according to the sources. But that wouldn’t apply to mobile phones, the sources said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the companies have not officially made their announcement. And Verizon could offer some managed services -- better quality to some Web sites such as those offering health care services, the sources said. But some analysts speculate that managed services could also include discounted YouTube and other services to FiOs customers at better quality." Whether or not this is still "not being evil" is another question.