Another question is asked about what is different about these new services that would not be on the Internet. Mr. Seidenberg mentions the FiOS TV service as an example.

Asked about other examples of new entertainment services, Mr. Seidenberg says that for example the Metropolitan Opera may want to broadcast its entire archive in 3-D, and they may choose do so over a new type of service.

Mr. Schmidt reiterates: “This is not a deal. This is a joint policy announcement.” He says that Google and Verizon are committed to playing by these rules.

(This is the relevant portion of the companies’ announcement: “Fifth, we want the broadband infrastructure to be a platform for innovation. Therefore, our proposal would allow broadband providers to offer additional, differentiated online services, in addition to the Internet access and video services (such as Verizon’s FiOS TV) offered today. This means that broadband providers can work with other players to develop new services. It is too soon to predict how these new services will develop, but examples might include health care monitoring, the smart grid, advanced educational services, or new entertainment and gaming options. Our proposal also includes safeguards to ensure that such online services must be distinguishable from traditional broadband Internet access services and are not designed to circumvent the rules. The FCC would also monitor the development of these services to make sure they don’t interfere with the continued development of Internet access services.”)