Verizon customers in New Mexico are the real winners in newest RootMetrics® wireless network performance report

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., Feb. 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon customers in New Mexico are enjoying all the benefits of the top performing wireless network in the state, as rated by the New Mexico RootScore^® Report by RootMetrics. 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.

This marks the fifth consecutive time Verizon won the Overall RootScore award in New Mexico.  Verizon also was ranked first in reliability, speed, data and call performance and tied for first in text performance.  Additionally, for the fifth consecutive time, Verizon's wireless network has been acknowledged by RootMetrics as the leader in overall performance among national wireless service providers across the U.S. Scores are based on RootMetrics 38,342 drive and indoor tests, including 2,998 miles and 52 indoor locations in New Mexico, from July through December 2015.

"This recognition acknowledges our commitment to maintain a reliable network that our customers can count on," said Leo Perreault, executive director of network, South Central Market, Verizon Wireless. "Better matters, so we will continue to invest in our network in New Mexico to ensure Verizon customers have the best wireless experience there is to offer."  

Verizon continues to enhance its network in New Mexico by deploying new technology such as small cells and distributed antenna systems and expanding XLTE coverage, which doubles 4G LTE network bandwidth in cities nationwide, with faster peak speeds and greater capacity than before. In addition, Verizon has aggressively deployed LTE Advanced and carrier aggregation, which uses software to combine multiple network channels running on different spectrum bands into one big pipe, significantly increasing speeds for consumers. 

Verizon's innovative network solutions were recently highlighted in the San Francisco Bay Area. 

In the Metro RootScore report series, Verizon also tied for highest in overall performance in Albuquerque. Additionally, Verizon's wireless network was also recognized by RootMetrics as earning the most first place or shared first place rankings among the nation's top airports in the second half of 2015, with 25 Data RootScore Awards.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) employs a diverse workforce of 177,700 and generated nearly $132 billion in 2015 revenues. Verizon operates America's most reliable wireless network, with more than 112 million retail connections nationwide. Headquartered in New York, the company also provides communications and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers integrated business solutions to customers worldwide.

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Rankings based on RootMetrics U.S., New Mexico, Albuquerque, and Airport RootScore Reports: 2H, 2015. 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.

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