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Network Reliability Studies

The Results
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's most reliable and largest wireless voice and data network. The company's 'most reliable network' claim is based on network studies by test men and women who conduct more than 3.5 million voice call attempts and more than 19 million data tests annually on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' networks while traveling more than 1 million miles in specially equipped, company-owned quality test vehicles. Following is information about testing conducted in each region throughout the country.

Midwest Area

Great Plains Region
In the Great Plains Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 42,700 call attempts and 147,600 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Great Plains Region while traveling on more than 15,600 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Illinois/Wisconsin Region
In the Illinois/Wisconsin Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 46,300 call attempts and 193,500 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Illinois/Wisconsin Region while traveling on more than 12,800 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Kansas/Missouri Region
In the Kansas/Missouri Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 50,200 call attempts and 168,200 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Kansas/Missouri Region while traveling on more than 16,100 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region
In the Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 51,500 call attempts and 180,200 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Michigan/Indiana/Kentucky Region while traveling on more than 17,200 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Pennsylvania/West Virginia/Ohio Region
In the Pennsylvania/West Virginia/Ohio Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 48,300 call attempts and 158,300 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Pennsylvania/West Virginia/Ohio Region while traveling on more than 14,600 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

*In Q2 2011

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Northeast Area

New England Region
In the New England Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 44,500 call attempts and 176,300 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service in the New England Region while traveling on more than 13,200 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

New York Metro Region
In the New York Metro Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 29,000 call attempts and 118,200 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the New York Metro Region while traveling on more than 5,900 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Philadelphia Region
In the Philadelphia Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 27,900 call attempts and 107,900 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Philadelphia Region while traveling on more than 7,700 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Upstate New York Region
In the Upstate New York Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 15,600 call attempts and 60,200 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Upstate New York Region while traveling on more than 5,800 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Washington/Baltimore/Virginia Region
In the Washington/Baltimore/Virginia Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 37,000 call attempts and 142,100 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Washington/Baltimore/Virginia Region while traveling on more than 11,500 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

*In Q2 2011

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South Area

Carolinas/Tennessee Region
In the Carolinas/Tennessee Region, Verizon Wireless' best and most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 41,100 call attempts and 178,800 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service in the Carolinas/Tennessee Region while traveling on more than 15,200 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Central Texas Region
In the Central Texas Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 64,400 call attempts and 243,500 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Central Texas Region while traveling on more than 23,100 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Florida Region
In the Florida Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 40,600 call attempts and 168,700 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Florida Region while traveling on more than 11,600 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Georgia/Alabama Region
In the Georgia/Alabama Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 28,300 call attempts and 111,900 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Georgia/Alabama Region while traveling on more than 10,300 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Houston/Gulf Coast Region
In the Houston/Gulf Coast Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 49,600 call attempts and 195,500 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Houston/Gulf Coast Region while traveling on more than 13,900 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

South Central
In the South Central Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 27,500 call attempts and 107,800 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the South Central Region while traveling on more than 9,800 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

*In Q2 2011

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West Area

Mountain Region (Colorado, Southern Idaho, Northern Utah, Wyoming and Montana)
In the Mountain Region, Verizon Wireless' best and most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 18,100 call attempts and 64,400 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service in the Mountain Region, while traveling on more than 6,800 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Northern California/Nevada Region
In the Northern California/Nevada Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 31,400 call attempts and 138,300 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Northern California/Nevada Region while traveling on more than 6,800 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Pacific Northwest Region (Hawaii, Oregon, Northern Idaho and Washington)
In the Pacific Northwest Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 43,800 call attempts and 180,000 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Pacific Northwest Region while traveling on more than 12,200 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Southern California Region
In the Southern California Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 28,900 call attempts and 142,400 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Southern California Region while traveling on more than 7,400 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

Southwest Region (Arizona, El Paso, Las Vegas, New Mexico and Southern Utah)
In the Southwest Region, Verizon Wireless' most reliable national wireless network claim is based, in part, on Verizon Wireless network reliability studies comprising more than 28,700 call attempts and 103,200 data tests quarterly on Verizon Wireless' and other national wireless carriers' service throughout the Southwest Region while traveling on more than 9,700 miles of the Federal Interstate Highways, US and State Highways, and primary and secondary roads passing through both urban and rural Areas as defined by the United States Census Bureau.

*In Q2 2011

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