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Re:Verizon Wireless injecting tracking UIDs into HTTP requests by rockdoe on Friday October 24, 2014 @03:34AM (#8502517)
Excellent news, that means their competitors are safer to use?
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Re:Verizon Wireless injecting tracking UIDs into HTTP requests by blumkvist on Friday October 24, 2014 @03:57AM (#8502574)
It would make sense for Verizon to license the technology to other carriers.

1) The more widespread the technology is, the more advertisers will be aware of it and will seek it. This means more revenue for Verizon (bigger market for this product).

2) If all carriers do it, then people won't have an incentive to switch from Verizon.

3) Licensing fees.

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