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AT&T Suing Verizon Because "Map" Ad Is Confusing to Dumb People (and Lawyers) [Cellphones]
gizmodo.com - 30 days ago
AT&T Suing Verizon Because "Map" Ad Is Confusing to Dumb People (and Lawyers) [Cellphones]
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A Verizon Wireless ad shows a beefy Verizon 3G map next to a less impressive AT&T; 3G map. AT&T; is suing, saying it leads people to believe AT&T; has no phone service outside of its (admittedly skimpier) 3G areas. Now, the ad focuses on 3G alone, and the discussion is about 3G services, ...
AT&T sues Verizon over 'There's a map for that' ads
engadget.com - 30 days ago
AT&T sues Verizon over 'There's a map for that' ads
— engadget.com — Whoa -- we just got word that AT&T is suing Verizon for false advertising over Big Red's... "There's a map for that" ads . We're reading the complaint and motion to stop the ads, but here's what AT&T says is the big problem: In ... (more) AT&T sues Verizon over 'There's a map for that' ads

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Verizon Wireless: Tethering Coming for Droid
gearlog.com - 30 days ago
Verizon Wireless: Tethering Coming for Droid
— gearlog.com — Think the Motorola Droid is almost perfect, but it just needs to be a modem for your... laptop? Verizon can help with that, next year. Verizon Wireless told us that their "Broadband Access Connect" plan, which allows you to tether your phone as a ... (more) Verizon Wireless: Tethering Coming for Droid

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online.wsj.com - 30 days ago
AT&T Sues Verizon Over Wireless Coverage Ads
— online.wsj.com — AT Inc. took offense to Verizon Wireless's latest advertising campaign, claiming in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that... the commercials falsely suggest the wireless carrier has coverage gaps. Verizon Wireless, which is jointly owned by Verizon ... (more) AT&T Sues Verizon Over Wireless Coverage Ads

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Wi-Fi Networking News:  Is Verizon Being Unfair to AT&T in 3G Map Comparisons?

AndroidGuys:  Droid Eris Commercial – Verizon Still Taking Shots at Apple’s 3G Network [VIDEO]

AndroidGuys:  Droid Eris Commercial – Verizon Still Taking Shots at Apple’s 3G Network [VIDEO]

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Is Verizon Being Unfair to AT&T in 3G Map Comparisons?
Wi-Fi Networking News — ... AT&T; is suing Verizon over a snarky campaign that compares Verizon's 3G coverage to AT&T;'s: Is this unfair? It's maybe impolite, but it doesn't appear unfair or incorrect. Is it actionable? AT&T; says the ads will make customers believe AT&T; has no coverage whatsoever, not just no 3G data coverage, in the white areas in the AT&T; map displayed. And the map is from a few months ago, while AT&T; has built out a bit more blue in that time. ...

Droid Eris Commercial – Verizon Still Taking Shots at Apple’s 3G Network [VIDEO]
AndroidGuys — ... Not to be deterred by a lawsuit, Verizon is still going hard on Apple for their network, or lack thereof.  The most recent example come from a commercial featuring the Droid Eris handset.  Android aside, the spot is a rather clever one.  The iPhone arrives on the Island of Misfit Toys and the others can’t figure out why.  It’s not until the iPhone… well, we’ll let you see. ...

Droid Eris Commercial – Verizon Still Taking Shots at Apple’s 3G Network [VIDEO]
AndroidGuys — ... Not to be deterred by a lawsuit, Verizon is still going hard on Apple for their network, or lack thereof.  The most recent example come from a commercial featuring the Droid Eris handset.  Android aside, the spot is a rather clever one.  The iPhone arrives on the Island of Misfit Toys and the others can’t figure out why.  It’s not until the iPhone… well, we’ll let you see. ...

Droid Eris Commercial – Verizon Still Taking Shots at Apple’s 3G Network [VIDEO]
Planet Android — ... Not to be deterred by a lawsuit, Verizon is still going hard on Apple for their network, or lack thereof.  The most recent example come from a commercial featuring the Droid Eris handset.  Android aside, the spot is a rather clever one.  The iPhone arrives on the Island of Misfit Toys and the others can’t figure out why.  It’s not until the iPhone… well, we’ll let you see. ...

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AT&T Sues Verizon Over 'There's A Map For That' Ads
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AT&T sues Verizon over 'there's a map for that' ads
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AT&T files complaint against Verizon Wireless for 3G map advertisements
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DROID tethering? It's coming early 2010, says Verizon
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Verizon Wireless Launches Three More Anti-AT&T 3G Network Commercials [Verizon Wireless]
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