Verizon Wireless CEO Dan Mead firmly believes that both Windows Phone and BlackBerry play a crucial role in the mobile industry. The executive noted that it is important for there to be more than just two dominant operating systems. Mead revealed during a called with investors on Wednesday that the carrier has received good engagement from handset manufacturers and he is encouraged by what he has seen thus far. Verizon has only launched one BlackBerry 10 smartphone and still doesn’t offer any Windows Phone 8 devices, however Mead hinted that there are plans to launch the QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry Q10 sometime this year. Verizon is also expected to carry Nokia’s latest flagship device, the Lumia 928, which will likely be announced

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