Somewhat ironically, Verizon is declared the most reliable network in new reportVerizon just won several awards for performance, even if not all Verizon users will likely agree.

Somewhat ironically, Verizon is declared the most reliable network in new report

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TL;DR

• The latest RootMetrics’ State of the Mobile Union report is in, and it seems Verizon has outperformed itself across many major categories.
• Not surprisingly, Verizon did not lead in network speed, with T-Mobile and AT&T tied for fastest.
• Keep in mind, real-world network performance varies by location, so national rankings may not reflect individual user experiences.

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Verizon has taken a reputational hit over the last few years. There are many reasons for this shift. Some feel Verizon has dropped the ball when it comes to network quality and performance, but there have also been staff cuts, inconsistent promises, and other issues. Most recently, Verizon suffered a major service outage that affected a large portion of customers across its network.

Despite its current reputation, Verizon is still far from down and out. In fact, it is riding relatively high in the latest State of the Mobile Union report from RootMetrics.

Verizon just won several awards for performance, even if not all Verizon users will likely agree.Andrew Grush2026-01-26T20:40:58.000Z{}