AT&T suing Verizon over “There’s a map for that” ads
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We have just learned from Engadget that AT&T are suing Verizon over its “There’s a map for that” ads, which they claim is false advertising. AT&T is asking for the ads to be stopped as they feel that the ads can mislead their users to think that they do not offer any wireless service in the U.S.
AT&T state that their network covers the same amount of people that Verizon does, so they are confused why Verizon would make such claims. Engadget have been updating the news as it comes in, they have now learned that the lawsuit is very narrow.
Engadget know that Verizon are trying to convince viewers into thinking that AT&T customers are unable to use the service outside of the 3G coverage areas on the map that they have created. The map was split into red and blue, the former represents Verizon while the latter represents AT&T.
The maps are misleading as Verizon’s entire network is 3G, which is why it shows so many service gaps when it comes to AT&T’s map. They fail to say that the service gaps on AT&T may well be covered by its 2G network.
For all the latest information as it comes in, visit Engadget
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It’s not Verizon’s fault the public does not understand 3G vs 2G.
I completely agree BobBob! I have AT&T myself, and I know that Verizon’s ads aren’t ‘misleading’. They clearly define Verizon having “5X more 3G coverage” than AT&T – not coverage in general.
I’d like to have better coverage, but unless another company, such as Verizon, gets their hands on the iPhone (and not some cheaper mini version), I’ll just have to stick with AT&T. I have the 32GB iPhone now and wouldn’t ‘downgrade’ for another service provider, but if they can get the same phone, I’m all up for a switch!
When I travel hme to NC. everyone I know who has a AT&T phone does not work where my Verizon phone does! I have the same issues in Dallas.