iPhone Data Speed Too Slow? Lawsuit Says Yes

20.03.2009

Apple should be used to this sort of stuff by now. Last summer, Great Britain's Advertising Standards Authority forced Jobs and crew to , stating that the spot "gave a misleading impression" of the phone's actual ability. Since then, the U.S. courts have seen enough iPhone-related claims to make anyone feel a sense of déjà vu. Here's a rap sheet of what's happened over the past several months:

• : Two lawsuits say the "speed and infrastructure" of the 3G network aren't great enough to support the devices. The suits, originating in Florida and Texas, use phrases like "negligent misrepresentation" and "breach of implied warranties."

• : A lawsuit from San Jose says Apple misrepresented the speed of the iPhone 3G, going as far as to suggest the device was "rushed to market in a defective state."

• : A separate case from New York accuses Apple of overloading the 3G network with more phones than it can handle. It also complains of "hairline cracks" in the iPhone's casing.

• : Yet another case claims Apple engaged in false advertising by touting fast data speeds. This lawsuit, filed in San Diego, asks for changes to Apple and AT&T's marketing tactics.