Mobile Carriers Record Big Jumps in Data Speeds in Washington, D.C. According to Latest RootMetrics Mobile Performance Report...
September 13 2017 - 11:00AM
According to RootMetrics®, the independent source for real-world
mobile performance comparison, the mobile carriers are making big
strides when it comes to data performance in Washington, D.C.
Specifically, the latest 2nd Half 2017 Washington, D.C. Metro
RootScore Report reveals that AT&T improves its average median
download speed by nearly 10 Mbps, while Sprint improves its median
download speed by about 3 Mbps. This new report also shows Verizon
claiming outright awards in four testing categories, including
network reliability, data performance, and call performance.
When it comes to data performance in Washington,
D.C., AT&T records the fastest median download speed at 28.5
Mbps, meaning downloading a high-definition TV show would generally
take about three minutes. Meanwhile, T-Mobile posts the fastest
median upload speed at 14.0 Mbps, meaning uploading a photo to
social media would typically take three seconds.
“Competition for the mobile performance crown in
D.C. is as fierce as a debate on the Senate floor,” said Annette
Hamilton, RootMetrics director. “Our latest testing reveals
impressive data performance gains from all four carriers,
suggesting they are making investments in the area to meet
consumers’ growing data needs.”
This is the thirteenth time RootMetrics has tested
the mobile networks in Washington, D.C. and issued findings for the
metro area. RootScore Reports provide a scientific, independent,
consumer-focused assessment of mobile network
performance.
Mobile Performance You Can Depend
on
Reliability and speed are crucial to a consistently
good mobile experience. RootMetrics indicates performance in these
key areas with its network reliability category, a combination of
results from data, call, and text tests; and its network speed
category, which examines results across testing of data transfers,
downloading email, and web/app tasks. All four carriers perform
well in network reliability, but Verizon ultimately takes the
RootScore Award outright in this category. Meanwhile, AT&T
earns the Network Speed RootScore Award outright.
Data Performance
The data performance category reflects how well
networks perform in downloading and uploading data, performing
email tasks, and downloading files that approximate loading typical
webpages or apps. AT&T records the fastest median download
speed in Washington, D.C., while T-Mobile records the fastest
median upload speed. Ultimately, Verizon wins the Data Performance
RootScore Award outright.
Call and Text
Performance
Call and text capabilities are fundamental to a
strong mobile experience. Call performance testing is based on how
reliably each network can place and maintain calls, while text
performance measures how reliably and quickly consumers can send
and receive text messages. Verizon claims the Call Performance
RootScore Award outright, while the text performance category
results in a four-way tie.
Comprehensive Testing
To evaluate the mobile experience in Washington,
D.C., RootMetrics conducted tests across all hours of the day and
night from August 3 through August 11. Using smartphones purchased
off the shelf at carrier stores, tests were conducted indoors at
118 locations and while driving 2,222 miles. For details about
RootMetrics testing, see the methodology section of the RootMetrics
website.
About RootMetrics®
RootMetrics®, an IHS Markit company, is an
independent mobile analytics firm that measures mobile network
performance and offers insights into the consumer mobile
experience. RootMetrics provides data on mobile network performance
to help the networks improve and give consumers an end-to-end look
at mobile performance. To ensure that RootMetrics testing reflects
real-world mobile usage, testing is conducted based on where, when
and how consumers use their smartphones most often.
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Lori Niquette
RootMetrics
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