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AT&T Also Claims To Cover More Countries Than Exist

4.15.10 11:00 AM EDT By Ben Popken

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Competition is fierce in the mobile industry, so if your rival claims coverage in over 220 countries, you damn well better match him. Even if there’s only 192. “Our coverage goes up to 11…” (Thanks to Justin!)

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4.15.10By Ben Popken

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