SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/
-- RootMetrics® has named Verizon as the #1 wireless
network in Utah, as rated by the
new RootScore® Report.
RootMetrics is an independent mobile analytics firm that uses
off-the-shelf consumer smartphones to test the network capabilities
of all four major U.S. wireless carriers in six network performance
categories across various geographies.
Russ Preite, who leads Verizon's
North Central market, said, "We've got you covered, from the slopes
of Park City to Arches National Park, across the state. That's
the kind of real value Utahans deserve and appreciate."
Additionally, for the sixth consecutive time, Verizon's wireless
U.S. network has been acknowledged by RootMetrics as the leader in
overall performance among national wireless service providers
across the country.
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ), headquartered in
New York City, has a diverse
workforce of nearly 162,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates
America's most reliable wireless network, with 113.2 million retail
connections nationwide. The company also provides communications
and entertainment services over mobile broadband and the nation's
premiere all-fiber network, and delivers integrated business
solutions to customers worldwide.
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Rankings based on RootMetrics U.S. (1H 2016); Utah (1H 2016); and Salt Lake City (July
2016) RootScore Reports. 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.
Media contact:
Meagan
Dorsch
Meagan.Dorsch@verizonwireless.com
Twitter: @MeaganDPR
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