HOUSTON, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon takes
great pride in providing network reliability for its customers
looking to call, post, stream and text. In 2016, Verizon invested
more than $951 million in its network
in the Lone Star State, ensuring its customers have the best
possible experience, no matter whether they're responding to local
emergencies, solving for business challenges or simply connecting
with loved ones.
Consistent investment in reliability, innovation and the latest
engineering technologies helped the leading wireless provider come
out on top in the latest rankings by RootMetricsⓇ. According to the
nation's most rigorous, independent study, Verizon was rated #1 in
overall network performance as well as data performance, speed,
call and network reliability in Houston.
"Our network engineers ensure a consistent experience is their
priority every day because our customers deserve a network that
they can always rely on, especially when they need it most," said
Verizon South Central Market President Krista Bourne.
The Texas-sized investment
includes hundreds of small cells – mini cell sites that are hidden
in plain sight – on top of traffic signals and utility poles that
help boost coverage and capacity in densely populated areas
throughout both metro areas.
Small cells not only improve Verizon's 4G LTE network today,
they also provide the foundation for the next generation network:
5G. Verizon recently announced that it will deliver 5G
pre-commercial services to select customers in Houston in
2017.
*Rankings based on RootMetrics Houston (May 2017) RootScore® Report. Tested with best
commercially available smartphones on 4 national 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.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, has a diverse
workforce of 161,000 and generated nearly $126 billion in 2016 revenues. Verizon operates
America's most reliable wireless network, with 113.9 million retail
connections nationwide. The company also provides communications
and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation's
premier all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business
solutions to customers worldwide.
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