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AT&T Sues Verizon Over "there's a map for that" adds
Nick Mahar Nov 5, 2009
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So if you haven't seen the new Verizon Wireless adds yet, they show a nice map of the U.S. and the 3G coverage of both Verizon and AT&T. AT&T claims it makes new and existing customers think that they don't have coverage at all in many places around the U.S.. AT&T released in a statement:
In essence, we believe the ads mislead consumers into believing that AT&T doesn't offer ANY wireless service in the vast majority of the country. In fact, AT&T's wireless network blankets the US, reaching approximately 296M people. Additionally, our 3G service is available in over 9,600 cities and towns. Verizon's misleading advertising tactics appear to be a response to AT&T's strong leadership in smartphones. We have twice the number of smartphone customers... and we've beaten them two quarters in a row on net post-paid subscribers. We also had lower churn -- a sign that customers are quite happy with the service they receive.
I find it hilarious that AT&T really thinks they have any validity and would win but hey, it is America. AT&T starts listed off points such as,"reaching approximately 296M people" as if that means anything about 3G. AT&T does say that they have coverage with their 3G network where Verizon has no coverage at all. I think all us iPhone users can agree that we hope AT&T spends as much time creating more 3G coverage as it does making lawsuits.
-NM
