Verizon continues to upgrade Tucson's best network
March 14 2023 - 9:00AM
Customers in Tucson, Arizona have the best experience when using
the Verizon network, according to the nation’s most rigorous
scientific testing company RootMetrics®. In the most recent test
measuring performance of major wireless carriers throughout Tucson,
Verizon not only wins for overall network performance, but is
unbeaten in every single category measured including accessibility,
speed, reliability and performance in texts and calls. Today’s
results show remarkable speeds for Verizon customers in Tucson with
Verizon’s median download speed increasing 232% in the market*.
This marks the 18th testing period in a row Verizon’s network is
unbeaten in Tucson.
“We know our customers don’t stand still, and neither will we,”
said Phillip French, Vice President of Engineering and Operations
for Verizon. “Our team will continue enhancing and evolving the
network to meet the needs of our customers and continue to provide
the network Tucson residents can rely on.”
Network enhancements in Tucson, AZ
These top marks are a result of months of deploying new
enhancements in the network for those who live in and visit the
Tucson area. Network engineers have been busy deploying 5G Ultra
Wideband service throughout Tucson, with 5G service added to over
100 cell sites throughout the community using Verizon’s recently
acquired C-band spectrum. Those sites, as well as new sites being
activated throughout the year this year will all have access to
significantly more bandwidth - 200 MHz of C-band spectrum by the
end of 2023. By comparison, sites now are using 60 MHz or 100
MHz.
“Think of it this way, we are adding more lanes onto an already
wide and fast highway,” said French. “The more lanes, the more cars
can get on and off the interstate and the faster they can drive. In
the same way, the more spectrum we open up on our network, the more
data can move across our network faster and more efficiently.”
In addition to adding more 5G service using C-band spectrum,
Verizon is also deploying 5G service using Millimeter Wave
(mmWave), its premium, high-band spectrum which allows for
extremely fast speeds and massive capacity. Verizon has recently
added more than 240 5G Ultra Wideband sites using mmWave spectrum,
primarily covering downtown Tucson and neighborhoods North of
downtown and south of Catalina Foothills.
Verizon engineers recently constructed a new cell site which is
providing service in east Tucson, north of I-10 on N. Houghton Rd
and South of East Irvington Rd. This new key macro is serving the
community East of North Houghton Rd towards the Ole Spanish
Trail.
One key element that differentiates Verizon’s service for their
customers is their ownership and use of upgraded fiber connections
to cell sites. Fiber optic cables are used to move data between
cell sites and connect those sites to the rest of the network.
Verizon has increased the capacity on the fiber connections in over
100 cell sites in the Tucson area so they can carry 10 times the
amount of data.
“With 5G, people are doing more things in more places with their
wireless devices, and we now see Verizon Home Internet customers,
who are using the same network infrastructure, using more data as
well,” said French. “We’ve exponentially increased the capacity on
our cell sites with all the C-band and mmWave spectrum we’re using
in the market, but we don’t want the fiber connections to our cell
sites to be a bottleneck that could slow the pace of data traffic
moving around our network. That’s why we have increased those pipes
as well.”
Finally, working to ensure the network is available when and
where it is needed, Verizon engineers improved capacity at Tucson
Medical Center to boost in-building service during times when
employees and visitors in the center are using their cell phones
the most.
Services from the network customers rely on
For customers in Tucson, the additional coverage and capacity
means more customers now have access not only to reliable, fast
mobile service, but also Verizon Home Internet service, a different
kind of home internet with no data caps. It’s ideal for anyone who
wants super fast connectivity to stream, game or even work
remotely. Verizon Home Internet is reliable and fast enough to
power home connected devices: smart TVs, tablets, phones, gaming
consoles and more. Plans start at just $25 per month with AutoPay
and a select 5G mobile plan – all without extra fees, equipment
charges, annual contracts or data caps.** Go to verizon.com/home
for availability. Visit verizon.com/deals For the latest 5G phones
and accessories.
Additionally, through Verizon Frontline, the advanced network
and technology developed over three decades of partnership with
first responders to meet their unique and evolving needs, public
safety agencies in the Tucson area will also be able to experience
the benefits of these network enhancements. To learn more about
Verizon Frontline, visit verizon.com/frontline.
Tucson area businesses have access to 5G Business Internet from
Verizon. 5G Business Internet is ultra-fast wireless business
internet powered by 5G Ultra Wideband. This wireless alternative to
cable internet is for businesses of all sizes and includes
self-setup or professional installation options, multiple pricing
and service options, unlimited data, and a 10-year price guarantee
for 5G Business Internet service. To learn more about Verizon 5G
Business Internet, visit verizon.com/5gbusinessinternet and plug in
an address to see what service is available.
*Rankings based on the RootMetrics®
Tucson RootScore® Reports: 2H 2014 - 1H 2023.
Tested with best commercially available
smartphones on three mobile networks across all available network
types. Your experiences may vary. The RootMetrics award is not an
endorsement of Verizon.
**5G Home Internet services available
in select areas. Save $25/mo. when combined with an existing 5G Do
More, 5G Play More, 5G Get More or One Unlimited for iPhone plan.
With Auto Pay and paper-free billing req’d. Add’l $10/mo. w/o Auto
Pay. Subject to credit approval.
MEDIA CONTACT:Karen
Schulz864.561.1527Karen.schulz@verizonwireless.com
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