Comments on: Verizon Ad Mocking AT&T Pays Homage to iPhone

By: Ben

Ben — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:37:23 +0000

SHRIKEE,
The 403 Americans used in this study reflects a randomly selected sample that came from a large national panel. This panel is matched to the demographics and characteristics of the US population. With the current sample size used for this study we are operating on a 95% confidence level, which is standard for this industry. As such, our results are statistically relevant and generalizable the the US population.
Thank you for your concerns with our sampling method.
Ben

By: Many

Many — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 06:14:50 +0000

There is MAP for that ATT

By: SHRIKEE

SHRIKEE — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:15:12 +0000

a whopping 403 americans… that’s a research bureau to be taken serious!

By: Verizon Attacks iPhone With “Droid”

Verizon Attacks iPhone With “Droid” — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:24:01 +0000

[...] the iPhone, a condescending teaser for an upcoming Android-based phone, Droid. However, unlike the first ad, which rightfully attacked AT&T’s anemic network coverage and dependability, the Droid ad [...]

By: Ben

Ben — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:13:46 +0000

MediaCurves.com conducted a study among 403 Americans who viewed the new “There’s a map for that” Verizon Wireless ad. Results showed that one-third of non-Verizon Wireless customers reported they would be likely to switch their wireless phone carrier to Verizon Wireless. An overwhelming majority of respondents (94%) reported that the Verizon Wireless ad was effective, with 39% indicating that is was ‘extremely effective’ and 51% reporting that it was ‘somewhat effective’. More in depth results can be seen at:
http://www.mediacurves.com/Advertising/J7597-VerizonAd/Index.cfm
Thanks,
Ben

By: AT&T Not Ready for Tethering, May Throttle iPhone Data

AT&T Not Ready for Tethering, May Throttle iPhone Data — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:47:45 +0000

[...] It’s not hard to see that AT&T is behind the curve in bolstering its data network to meet the demand of its customers. So far behind the curve, in fact, its competitors can afford to take legitimate shots at them in television commercials. [...]

By: jason ayala

jason ayala — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:37:11 +0000

Oops. That’s what I get for posting a 4am… I had in mind the regular coverage maps.

By: jason ayala

jason ayala — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:35:51 +0000

Confirm those maps, and you’ll see they’re not accurate.

By: Ben of BenandJacq

Ben of BenandJacq — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:04:01 +0000

I long for the day that I can use my iPhone 3G as a 3G. I have to drive two hours to get to the nearest 3G signal. AT$T ought to have plenty of money to upgrade their network. I’ve given them thousands myself. What gives?

By: Victor

Victor — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:43:47 +0000

except for the one that the guy in the commercial is clearly carrying and looking frustrated.

However this map is outdated. It doesn’t have the big swath of new 3g coverage in central michigan. For some reason att decided Mount Pleasant was a better place to put 3g than the tri city area. Oh well.

I also still ask the question. What does Verizon consider 3g? I’d be willing to bet they consider 3g being ANY data that they offer on their network, not only broadband services.

By: SHRIKEE

SHRIKEE — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:03:41 +0000

I don’t see the relevance of the iPhone in this ad, it just points out that the Verizon network would be better with 3G than AT&T. No iPhones involved here…

By: Koki

Koki — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:29:43 +0000

There are plenty of other phones that are exclusive to their carriers. I’d like to have seen the Android G1 on Verizon at some point, but it’s still T-Mobile exclusive. Sure, it doesn’t have the same market penetration as the iPhone, but the FCC shouldn’t make a special case for Apple…just because they’re Apple.

By: Charles Jade

Charles Jade — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:45:34 +0000

Of the two metaphors, I believe Verizon has the greater girth, if you will, hence the desire for those like myself—pretty much everyone—for an end to exclusivity. If Apple won’t do it, I hope the FCC forces the issue.

By: chris

chris — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:29:40 +0000

Dude, your fanboy is showing.

Verizon (a dickish phone company) is using a commercial to sling mud at their competitor AT&T (another dickish phone company). The “map for that” is just a clever marketing play. They’re not tarnishing all the goodness that flows from Apple.

Calm down, hug your iphone — no one is saying anything bad about your iphone. Verizon would *love* to sell iphones. Sadly for them, they can’t.

Just because I love my iphone, doesn’t mean I love my wireless carrier.