I think you are mistaken on who capitulated. This story is a lot more informative: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/08/google_and_verizon_have_co

I think you are mistaken on who capitulated. This story is a lot more informative: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/08/google_and_verizon_have_come.html http://voices.washingtonpost.com/posttech/2010/08/google_and... 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.