MILWAUKEE, April 14, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RootMetrics,
an independent mobile analytics firm based in Seattle, released its 8th Milwaukee RootScore®
report and Verizon Wireless received the highest award for overall
network performance.
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 March 18 and March 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 988 miles across the Milwaukee area, as well as testing many indoor
locations. The company said its study was designed to portray a
typical consumer mobile network performance experience.
"Milwaukeeans rely on their mobile devices for everything from
sending work emails to socializing around town," said Brian Pascoe, region president, Verizon
Wireless. "These RootMetrics scores prove to our customers that we
are dedicated to providing them with a premier wireless experience.
We are constantly making investments in our network to stay ahead
of their wireless needs."
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 Milwaukee. 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 Milwaukee. 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 Andrea Meyer, regional PR
manager, on Twitter at @VZWandrea. 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 108.2
million retail customers, including 102.1 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 Milwaukee (March 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.
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