ROOTMETRICS(R) RANKS VERIZON WIRELESS TOPS IN DATA PERFORMANCE FOR LAMBERT - ST. LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — RootMetrics, an independent mobile analytics firm based in Seattle, released its Lambert – St. Louis International Airport (STL) RootScore® Report showing Verizon Wireless as the RootScore Award Winner with a score of 93.9.

Each RootScore is calculated from a combination of tests that are weighted to reflect the impact that a consumer would experience. Scores were based on RootMetrics testing performed on July 19, 2015. Verizon recorded the fastest median download and upload speeds at 8.2 Mbps and 10.3 Mbps, respectively. The previous round of testing occurred in April 2015, when Verizon was also announced the winner in data performance for Lambert – St. Louis International Airport.

“This most recent study is further confirmation of Verizon’s continued commitment to deliver on our brand promise of providing customers with the best network experience,” said Brendan Fallis, president – Kansas/Missouri Region, Verizon Wireless. “The consistent reliability, quality and performance of our network at Lambert – St. Louis International Airport provides a solid foundation for new technology and innovation that we will continue to deliver to our customers in the coming months and years ahead.”

Verizon operates the nation’s largest and most reliable 4G LTE network.

In mid-2014, Verizon Wireless rolled out its latest XLTE network technology in the St. Louis area. XLTE utilizes Verizon’s AWS (Advanced Wireless Services) spectrum to double 4G LTE network capacity. Greater capacity means more customers at once can send photos, download videos, surf the internet and more at peak speeds on their smartphones, tablets and other devices.

While XLTE network enhancements are invisible to the customer, the mobile experience is not. XLTE-ready devices automatically access both 700 MHz spectrum and the AWS spectrum in XLTE cities, such as St. Louis. XLTE adds capacity in neighborhoods or areas where demand is high, especially during busy periods like rush hour, lunch times in crowded areas or during events when mobile data use is the highest.

Ranking based on the RootMetrics Lambert-St. Louis International Airport (STL) RootScore Report: July 19, 2015. Tested with best available devices on 4 mobile networks across all available network types.