SHREVEPORT, La., July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- According to
the latest RootScore® Report, the
nation's most rigorous, independent scientific
study, Verizon won the overall performance
award in Shreveport. Verizon also was ranked
first in network reliability, text, data performance and shared
first in call and speed.
Verizon invests heavily in its network to ensure its customers
have the best possible experience when they're looking to call,
post, stream and text. Last year, more than $11
billion was invested in the wireless network nationwide,
including in Shreveport. This
investment ensures Verizon customers have the best possible
experience when they're looking to call, post, stream and text.
Investments include small cells hidden on top of traffic signals
and utility poles, boosting coverage and capacity in highly
populated areas, as well as advanced technologies to boost capacity
and efficiency. These sustained improvements helped the
wireless carrier come out on top in the latest rankings by
RootMetrics*.
*Rankings based on RootMetrics Shreveport (April 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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Media Contact:
Jeannine Brew
Jeannine.brew@verizonwireless.com
972-444-5233
Twitter: @JeannineBrew
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