HOUSTON, May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RootMetrics, an
independent mobile analytics firm based in Seattle, released its eighth Houston
RootScore® report and Verizon Wireless received the
highest award for overall network performance in and around the
fourth most populous city in the United
States.
Each RootScore is calculated from a combination of tests that
are weighted to reflect the impact that a consumer would
experience. Scores were based on RootMetrics testing performed
between April 18-25, 2015, where the
company ranked the four major U.S. wireless providers in six
network performance categories: Overall, Reliability, Speed, Data,
Call and Text.
RootMetrics drove over 3,856 miles across the Greater Houston area, as well as testing many
indoor locations. The company said its study was designed to
portray a typical consumer mobile network performance
experience.
"What is most important is that our customers, especially in a
city the size of Houston, have
access to a consistently reliable wireless network when and where
they want it," said Krista Bourne,
president, Houston/Gulf Coast
Region - Verizon Wireless. "We have a clear competitive advantage
with XLTE, and these most recent studies are further confirmation
of our continued commitment to deliver on our brand promise of
providing customers with the best network experience."
Verizon operates the nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE
network.
In mid-2014, Verizon Wireless rolled out its latest XLTE network
technology in Houston. XLTE
utilizes Verizon's AWS (Advanced Wireless Services) spectrum to
double 4G LTE network capacity. Greater capacity means more
customers at once can send photos, download videos, surf the
internet and more at peak speeds on their smartphones, tablets and
other devices.
While XLTE network enhancements are invisible to the customer,
the mobile experience is not. XLTE-ready devices automatically
access both 700 MHz spectrum and the AWS spectrum in XLTE cities,
such as Houston. XLTE adds
capacity in neighborhoods or areas where demand is high, especially
during busy periods like rush hour, lunch times in crowded areas or
during events when mobile data use is the highest.
For more information, visit the Verizon Wireless News Center and
follow Regional PR Manager Gretchen Whitaker on Twitter at
@GretchenLeJeune. For the full report, visit
www.rootmetrics.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the
nation's largest and most reliable 4G LTE network. As the
largest wireless company in the U.S., Verizon Wireless serves 108.6
million retail customers, including 102.6 million retail postpaid
customers. Verizon Wireless is wholly owned by Verizon
Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ). For more information,
visit www.verizonwireless.com. For the latest news and
updates about Verizon Wireless, visit our News Center at
http://www.verizonwireless.com/news or follow us on Twitter at
http://twitter.com/VZWNews.
Rankings based on RootMetrics Houston (April 2015) RootScore Report for mobile
performance as tested on best available plans and devices on four
mobile networks across all available network types. Your
experiences may vary. The RootMetrics award is not an endorsement
of Verizon.Visit www.rootmetrics.com for more details.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Gretchen
Whitaker
Verizon Wireless
713.219.8028
Gretchen.Whitaker@VerizonWireless.com
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