Most
awarded.

We’ve worked hard to become
the #1 network. Here’s what that
really means.

It's a win-win-
win-win again.

More awards. More reliability. From the network that gives you more.

#1 In Video Streaming, based on Nielsen SD Video Network Scores using data collected nationally between January 1, 2019 and June 30, 2019. #1 Overall Network Performance and Most Reliable Network, based on RootMetrics® by IHS Markit's RootScore® Reports: 1H 2019. Tested with best commercially available smartphones on 4 national mobile networks across all available network types. Experiences may vary. RootMetrics awards are not an endorsement of Verizon. #1 Wireless Network Quality, Verizon Wireless received the highest score in Volumes 1 & 2 of the J.D. Power 2017-2019 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Studies of customers’ satisfaction with their network performance with wireless carriers. Visit jdpower.com/awards. #1 In Video Experience, Opensignal Awards – USA: Mobile Network Experience Report July 2019, based on independent analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period March 16 – June 13, 2019 © 2019 Opensignal Inc.
#1 in video quality, video start time and video reliability
– Nielsen
#1 network quality in the U.S.
– J.D. Power
#1 overall network performance in the U.S.
– RootMetrics
#1 in 4G availability and video experience
– Opensignal

We have coverage
where it counts.

We cover
326.5 million
people

More than
98% of the U.S.
population

More than
2.56 million
square miles

Based on 9/15/2018 U.S. Census population
data. Verizon's 4G LTE service is available to
more than 326 million people in the U.S.

Best for a good reason.

There are no shortcuts to being number one. Here’s how our engineers deliver a network you can always rely on.

1/10

A history
of firsts.

2018

First to launch 5G Home Internet in Indianapolis, Houston, Los Angeles and Sacramento

2016

First U.S. provider to deploy LTE Advanced in cities nationwide

2014

First to launch XLTE, doubling 4G LTE bandwidth for faster peak speeds and greater capacity than before in cities nationwide

2010

First to launch 4G LTE nationwide

2003

First to introduce 3G and roll it out nationally by 2005

And a future
of firsts, too.

We’re building the first and only 5G Ultra Wideband network. And it goes beyond super-fast speeds for your devices. Think self-driving cars and smart cities. It’s not just going to make things better. It’s going to change what better is and transform the way we live.

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