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Microsoft Search Could Be on Verizon Cell Phones

Microsoft has moved closer to striking a deal with Verizon Wireless to become the search provider on Verizon's wireless devices, according to a report.

Microsoft is willing to guarantee payments of as much as US$650 million over five years to be the default search provider, twice what Google Inc. has offered Verizon for the same role, according to the Wall Street Journal, citing unnamed sources. (Subscription required.)

The report said the situation is still fluid with both companies, however.

Neither company would make an immediate comment. Google provides search for Sprint Nextel Corp., and AT&T Inc. is planning to use Yahoo Inc.'s search engine on high-end phones.

Also Wednesday, Verizon announced that guests to Walt Disney World or the Disneyland Resort will be able to use Verizon Wireless phones to locate shows, restaurants and other information about the parks.

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