CHICAGO, April 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- RootMetrics,
an independent mobile analytics firm based in Seattle, released its Midway Airport and
O'Hare Airport RootScore® reports and Verizon Wireless received the
highest award for data network performance. This is Verizon's third
consecutive win at Midway.
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 on
March 24, 2015 at Midway and
March 26, 2015 at O'Hare, where the
company tested the four major U.S. wireless providers in data
network performance.
"Travelers at Chicago airports
rely on their mobile devices for getting work done to simply
checking in, so having a reliable wireless network is paramount,"
said Brian Pascoe, region president,
Verizon Wireless. "These RootMetrics results 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 Chicago. 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 Chicago. 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 Chicago MDW (March 24, 2015) and Chicago ORD (March 26, 2015) Airport RootScore Reports 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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