Ad Board Critiques Verizon Satellite Claims
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•Verizon Told to Rein in Misleading Satellite Messaging Ads
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National Advertising Division recommends Verizon discontinue or modify claims about its satellite-powered text messaging.
T-Mobile argued the ads falsely implied the feature is available to all customers, regardless of their smartphone model.
Verizon told the advertising board it placed a disclosure on the commercials that read: “Satellite connectivity requires select smartphones. Must be outside w/line of sight to satellite; might not work in parts of Alaska .
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