LAist: Verizon's Unlimited EVDO Wireless Ain't So Unlimited

dinodinco

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 09:51:00 -0800

Sounds similiar to the class action lawsuit against Verizon when they advertised their Motorola v710 mobile phone as a "Bluetooth" phone. Many customers (like myself) purchased the phone unknowing that Verizon intentionally crippled the phone so that it was only "Bluetooth" compatible with a headset, however not with your computer. Verizon recently lost the class action suit on the grounds of false advertising. Furthermore, Verizon are notorious nickle-and-dimers and this definitely sounds like a pattern.

Peggy Archer

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:27:03 -0800

Well, it's been well established that Verizon are, in fact, evil pig-fuckers so this doesn't surprise me.

jayfader

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 21:02:29 -0800

You are not alone! http://techdirt.com/articles/20060726/1926251.shtml

Jumpcut

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 19:48:57 -0800

Forget Verizon. Sprint's EVDO access is faster, cheaper and truly unlimited.

Kate

Wed, 26 Jul 2006 17:30:52 -0800

I (heart) my Verizon EVDO modem, but alas, I do have my occassional gripes with its spotty connections and less-than-stellar speed. I suppose it's not much better than cell phone coverage. That photo is hilarious. I wonder if the Dalai Lama uses Instant Messenger. :)