Here’s a run-down of Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) news stories from this week. Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) shares ended the week at 30.2 (as of 9/3/2010).

Weekly News Roundup: Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ)

Monday 30 August

Skype and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) have inked a deal to offer the VOIP service on the cell phone network.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) struck a deal with internet phone company Skype this year to begin installing Skype software on Verizon phones.

Using Skype on phones like the LG EnV Touch, callers can make calls without dipping into their pool of wireless minutes.

Tuesday 31 August

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ) has seen a formidable new rival enter the Android vendor market.

Currently Motorola and Verizon have by far the largest market share among mobile phone manufacturers that use Google’s Android platform, but they’ll have to step up their game to stave off their new South Korean rival.

We will continue checking the Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ) stock level for changes over the next few weeks.