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Verizon (VZ) Treads the Extra Mile for Improved Connectivity

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Verizon Communications Inc.’s (VZ - Free Report) Test Force, a nationwide team of wireless engineers and skilled technicians, strives to tread the extra mile with an aim to improve network reliability and enhance user experience. The Verizon Test Force team is responsible for conducting assessments and ensuring optimum reliability, speed and coverage of the network.

In today’s interconnected world, robust network connectivity has become a basic foundational requirement for day-to-day operations. Across various sectors worldwide, such as healthcare, education, financial services and e-commerce, the importance of digital infrastructure is rising exponentially. Any disruptions in communication systems can severely undermine business productivity, remote work capabilities and digital learning services. Recognizing the critical importance of uninterrupted connectivity, Verizon has introduced a specialized group in the Test Force called RF (Radio Frequency) hunters.
 
Radio frequency plays a vital role in modern communication technology. Similar to cars on highways, RF leverages the electromagnetic spectrum as the medium of transmission to facilitate wireless communication and various applications. However, there are instances where unauthorized RF signals affect communication between wireless devices. These unauthorized RF signals can cause network congestion by appearing in the licensed spectrum bands. It may result in increased latency, signal degradation and reduction of overall network performance.

The engineers from the RF hunter group relentlessly search for any anomalies in the signal. With the help of advanced equipment, they detect and track down the originating point that is causing the interference. They efficiently eliminate the disruptive signal, ensuring the restoration of clear and dependable service. Through Verizon Test Force, the company has established a solid network of skilled engineers across the country. It acts as a watchful system for tracing unlicensed signals and optimizing network connectivity, thereby enhancing user experience for improved customer service

Verizon is witnessing significant 5G adoption and fixed wireless broadband momentum. The telecom giant plans to accelerate the availability of its 5G Ultra-Wideband network across the country. Its growth strategy includes 5G mobility, nationwide broadband and mobile edge compute and business solutions.

The company is building the entire network infrastructure and ecosystem to provide the most amazing 5G experience to customers. It continues to deploy Home Internet service in select cities, where users can experience a maximum download speed of up to 1 Gbps. It is also expanding its 5G Business Internet service, which offers an alternative to cable broadband.

Verizon offers the best of LTE and 5G Ultra-Wideband facilities with the launch of On Site 5G — a transformative on-premises, private 5G network — for business enterprises. Its 5G mobility service offers an unmatched experience that impacts industries as diverse as public safety, health care, retail and sports.

The stock has declined 15.8% in the past year compared with the industry’s fall of 7%.

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Verizon currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

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