Google worried about Verizon’s 700MHz bloc?

Google lost the recent FCC auction of the 700MHz wireless spectrum to Verizon.  Apparently Verizon had a bigger appetite than Google at the time in which they severely underestimated.  But Google thinks that Verizon may try to exploit loopholes in rules for the FCC 700MHz spectrum agreement.  Specifically, the ability for Verizon to completely block any device or application they deem having a negative impact on the performance of their network.  Kind of sounds like the jibba jabba from Comcast and their network in regards to P2P networks.  TechCrunch reports:

“The Commission’s open access rule is clear that C Block licensees “shall not deny, limit, or restrict the ability of their customers to use the devices and applications of their choice….” The rule also is explicit that C Block licensees may not “disable features on handsets it provides to customers.” The rule thus plainly proscribes a C Block licensee from selling handsets to customers that hinder a customer’s ability to use applications of their choice, and applies to all customers of a C Block licensee.

Notwithstanding the clarity of the rule, Verizon has taken the public position that it may exclude its handsets from the open access condition. Verizon believes it may force customers who want to access the open platform using a device not purchased from Verizon to go through “Door No. 1,” while allowing customers who obtain their device from Verizon access through “Door No. 2.”