Verizon Wireless Recognized as the Network Quality Leader in New England in Latest J.D. Power and Associates Study
Verizon Wireless’ 2012 Network Investment Tops $250 Million In New
England
Verizon Wireless:
WHO:
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Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation’s largest 4G LTE network
and largest, most reliable 3G network
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WHAT:
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Verizon Wireless ranked highest among all other national wireless
providers in New England, which includes Connecticut, Maine,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont, in the J.D.
Power and Associates 2013 Wireless Network Quality Performance
Study(SM), Volume 1, issued Thursday. This is the 17th
consecutive reporting period that Verizon Wireless ranks highest
in the Northeast region.
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The J.D. Power and Associates study measured network quality among
U.S. wireless service providers. More than 27,000 wireless
subscribers were surveyed by J.D. Power and Associates between July
and December 2012 about their experiences with wireless voice, text
messaging and data usage. Based on their responses, Verizon Wireless
performed above the regional average in all six regions and ranked
highest among national wireless companies in five regions, including
the Northeast.
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WHERE:
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Throughout New England, including Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont
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BACKGROUND:
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Two years after its launch, the Verizon 4G LTE network is
available to more than 273 million people across the U.S. – close
to 89 percent of the U.S. population. For a full list of 4G LTE
markets please visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
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In 2012, Verizon
Wireless completed $256 million in wireless
network enhancements across New England, increasing the
company's regional network investment to more than $3.3 billion
since its inception in 2000.
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Since December 2010, when Verizon Wireless launched its 4G LTE
network in the Metro Boston area, the company has
aggressively expanded its 4G
LTE footprint throughout all six states of New England. In
2012, Verizon Wireless added 4G LTE coverage to 1,000 cell sites
throughout New England, providing customers with speeds up to ten
times faster than 3G networks.
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“We are committed to providing our customers the best possible
network experience,” commented Christine Berberich, New England
Region President for Verizon Wireless. “In 2012 we invested $256
million into our wireless networks across New England, empowering
customers to use smart devices and accessories in faster, more
innovative ways.”
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About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s largest 4G LTE network and
largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 98.2 million
retail customers, including 92.5 million retail postpaid customers.
Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with more than 73,000 employees
nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon
Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For
more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com.
To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and
high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the
Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.