Best Network For Teen Drivers And Everyone Else

This summer I’ve spent time thinking about the impact of teen driving in my own family. My son Michael earned his driver’s license last week. I’m so excited for him to run family errands, drive himself to lacrosse practice, become Jolie’s personal Uber service, and go out with friends. Like every parent, I am also worried about new responsibilities for his safety and the safety of others.

While no piece of technology can alleviate all the risks and calm all our fears, Hum by Verizon will be an important tool for our family as we keep the lines of communication open and encourage safe behaviors. I installed Michael’s Hum in less than 30 seconds, and now we have features like driving safety score, speed and location alerts, accident detection, vehicle diagnostics, and roadside assistance. When I received the first alert that Michael had broken 50 mph, it was quick and easy to change it in the app to more reasonable number.

Hum has given me peace of mind and allowed me to enjoy my summer more. In the moments that matter though, Hum is only as valuable as the network it’s on.

Last week, RootMetrics? recognized Verizon as the #1 wireless network in the country for a record 10th consecutive time. According their latest National RootScore? Report, Verizon was again unbeaten in every category including overall network performance, reliability, data, speed, calls and texts. According to Root Metrics, Verizon was unbeaten in states across the Northeast, and ranked as the sole #1 carrier in NY, PA, NJ, MA, CT, VA, ME, RI, DE, and VT. Additionally, our network was unbeaten in reliability in 111 of the 125 metro areas they tested.

It’s not just RootMetrics’ results making news. We are consistently recognized for providing a superior network experience nationwide by a wide range of independent third-party testers. In recent weeks, in fact, Verizon received more awards than any other wireless provider in the J.D. Power Wireless Network Quality Performance Study (21st time in a row) and ranked highest in all six J.D. Power regions; our network was recognized as delivering the largest 4G LTE footprint “by far” on the U.S. Interstate System in the recent Connectivity on Interstates Report by P3; was recognized as best in video streaming based on analysis of data collected nationally by Nielsen; and, was found to deliver the best real-world download speeds by Tutela. 

While these results provide great insights, what really matters is your experience. We know you want a reliable, fast network connection you can count on. Whether it’s sharing experiences in the moment or reaching family and friends in the most chaotic of circumstances, or depending on your network to relay crash detection to local first responders, we believe you deserve a network that will be there for you.

The best reliability, coverage, speed and streaming experience. Which network is best for you? The answer is clear: it’s Verizon.