In 91% of cities tested by RootMetrics, Verizon was the most reliable of the four major U.S. carriers

In 91 of 100 cities tested by RootMetrics since July 1st, Verizon was unbeaten in network reliability. That is more than twice the number of awards presented to Big Red's nearest competitor, and while Verizon doesn't mention any names, it is four times the number of awards given to the "discount networks." While there are some consumers who do stay away from Verizon because of the latter's pricing, there are others who recognize that you're paying for those times when there is a major storm or hurricane in your area and you can't afford to be without your phone because it's a matter of life or ...