Nextel sues Verizon over walkie-talkie ads

Nextel Communications asked a federal judge Tuesday to block advertising by rival Verizon Wireless that claims it offers superior walkie-talkie service on its mobile phones which launched last month, according to SiliconValley.com.

"National ads being aired by Verizon claim its new service operates on the "best'' and "most reliable'' wireless network. The ads show frustrated people unsuccessfully trying to use other walkie-talkie phones -- presumably Nextel's, since Nextel had been the only other national carrier offering the service.

Nextel claims in court papers that its long-established service is better because its entire network is digital, offering walkie-talkie connections in less than one second whereas Verizon's service can take as much as six second to connect".

emily | 8:58 PM | PTT (Push-to-Talk) |
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