SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 18, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon customers
in Illinois are enjoying all of
the benefits of America's most reliable network, according to the
Illinois RootScore® Report, conducted by Seattle-based RootMetrics. Additionally,
this marks the fourth consecutive time Verizon's wireless network
has been acknowledged as the leader in overall performance among
national wireless service providers in the U.S.
Scores are based on RootMetrics testing performed from January
through June 2015. The company
evaluated all four U.S. wireless providers in six network
performance categories: overall, reliability, speed, data, call,
and text performance.
The results are in and Verizon tied the Overall RootScore award
in the state of Illinois, and also
was ranked 1st in speed and data, and tied in
reliability and call performance.
RootMetrics uses scientific methods to conduct their rigorous
testing regimen, based on where people actually use their mobile
devices. Using off-the-shelf, unaltered smartphones, RootMetrics
staff drove over 8,600 miles on and included more than 390 indoor
locations to measure and analyze key performance indicators, which
provide an unbiased characterization of network attributes in the
state of Illinois.
"What makes a good test? An actual, scientific process that
replicates real-world experience," said Nicola Palmer, senior vice president and chief
network officer for Verizon Wireless. "That's why we test our own
network so relentlessly and winning this RootMetrics award is so
critical: it validates that our persistent focus on providing the
best network translates into a real world, high-quality experience.
People don't want to have to guess if their service will work or
not – they want to do what they want, when they want, wherever they
want."
"Reliability is paramount for a wireless network, and our
ongoing investment in the state of Illinois has always been focused on the
customer," said Brian Pascoe, region
president, Verizon Wireless. "This year, Verizon enhanced the
network experience at Grant Park,
Soldier Field and Willis Tower in
Chicago, and customers enjoyed
sharing their digital experiences seamlessly."
While Verizon took the honors in Illinois, we also outranked the competition
with the most wins or ties in five state categories:
- 47 states for Overall Performance (vs. 12 wins/ties for
the nearest competitor)
- 44 states for Network Reliability (vs. 15 wins/ties for
the nearest competitor)
- 44 states for Network Speed (vs. 7 wins/ties for the
nearest competitor)
- 46 states for Data Performance (vs. 6 wins/ties for the
nearest competitor)
- 45 states for Call Performance (vs. 19 wins/ties for the
nearest competitor)
In recent months, Verizon has been enhancing its network by
deploying new technology such as small cells, distributed antenna
systems as well as XLTE, which uses Verizon's AWS (Advanced
Wireless Services) spectrum to double 4G LTE bandwidth in cities
coast to coast, with faster peak speeds and greater capacity than
before. This means that more wireless interactions can occur with
more people in the same location, so more people can send photos,
download videos, surf the internet, and use real-time
navigation.
In 2014 alone, Verizon invested more than $327 million in Illinois to improve and fortify its network,
which covers 98% of the U.S. population.
In July, Verizon's wireless network was also recognized by
RootMetrics as earning the most 1st place rankings among
the nation's top airports in the first half of 2015, with 29 Data
RootScore Awards including O'Hare and Midway airports in
Illinois.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE,
Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in New
York, is a global leader in delivering the promise of the
digital world. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable
wireless network, with 109.5 million retail connections nationwide.
Verizon also provides converged communications, information and
entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic
network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers
worldwide. A Fortune 15 company with more than $127 billion in 2014 revenues, Verizon employs a
diverse workforce of 178,500. For more information, visit
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Network rankings based on RootMetrics US National, State,
Airport RootScore Reports, covering January–June 2015. Performance
rankings of four mobile networks rely on scores calculated from
random samples across all available network types. Your experiences
may vary. The RootMetrics award is not an endorsement of Verizon.
Visit www.rootmetrics.com for more
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