Verizon Communications Inc will use Microsoft Corp's software technology to deliver video services over high-speed data lines, the companies said late Friday. Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, also has similar deals with SBC Communications Inc and Comcast Corp and is trying to spread the adoption of its software beyond Windows into devices for the living room.
Verizon, the largest US telecommunications company, said that it would use Microsoft's software to offer high-definition television, digital video recording and on-demand programming to its customers. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.