AT&T Sues Verizon

[jtwhite]

http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/03/atandt-sues-verizon-over-theres-a-map-for-that-ads/

Supposedly Verizon made a misleading advertisement and AT&T is suing.

I personally don't think it will go anywhere. What about you?

 

[Livewire]

It won't, for the same updates the link you provided mentions. The map is for 3G coverage, not ALL coverage. While AT&T does have a network of 2G that goes over most of the US, that doesn't change the fact that the map is for 3G coverage.

 

[fractalfeline]

It says right on the map "5 times more 3G coverage than ATT" If ATT can prove that statement false, then they might win. The problem is, Verizon's not lying. The 2G coverage is irrelevant. Verizon is marketing to people who want 3G coverage. ATT is just pissed that they're being out-smarted.

ATT can just come out with their own ad that says "More coverage than Verizon on all networks" and show their own map. Big deal. But then they'd have to admit that it's mostly 2G coverage.

 

[Smith6612]

I heard this. Verizon though I believe has ground to stand on since they do after all have EV-DO 3G service pretty much throughout their entire territory. AT&T is and has been lacking on that department for a while. Not to mention, the maps in their commercials look like they just took them from each other's websites.

 

[jtwhite]

Yeah. I think that's just stupid when it specifically says "3G Coverage"

 

[tridge]

I should sue ATT for thinking I'm stupid.