AT&T Demands Verizon Pull 'Map for That' & 'Misfit' Commercials

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posted Nov 12, 2009, 1:27 PM   by Eric M. Zeman
updated Nov 12, 2009, 1:37 PM

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After Verizon Wireless aired three more commercials recently that compare 3G coverage maps between AT&T and Verizon, AT&T has amended its original complaint and demanded that Verizon cease airing the commercials immediately. AT&T cites the "Island of Misfit Toys" commercial, in particular, as misleading potential customers as to the wireless coverage it provides. An AT&T spokesperson said, "Contrary to the image presented in the Verizon ads, our wireless network is pervasive. It covers over 300 million people, or 97% of the U.S. population. Our 3G network covers approximately 233 million people, or 75% of the U.S. population." Verizon has yet to respond.

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