This deal violates the entire ethos of YouTube, not free, not open, exclusive, no community, limited, censorship, etc, etc. Why tarnish the YouTube brand with a deal like this?
The agreement shows that the wireless carriers will continue to maintain an iron-fist like control over their networks; showing the cunning of a Night Club bouncer, deciding when and who is allowed to cross the velvet rope. When a brand as big as YouTube
YouTube videos will be viewable on cell phones for the first time under a deal with Verizon Wireless, which will also allow users to upload videos shot with their camera phones. The partnership to be announced Tuesday marks the first big distribution deal
YouTube Mobile could come sooner than we think, but only for Verizon customers. The pair are in “advanced talks” about a deal that would allow Verizon Wireless customers to view YouTube videos through their premium V Cast service, which costs an extra
