Verizon Regains Title From AT&T as Fastest U.S. Wireless Service

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Verizon Communications Inc. recaptured the wireless speed crown it lost to AT&T Inc. a year earlier, after adding capacity to relieve network congestion that lowered service quality in major cities like New York.

Verizon was the fastest national service in the first half of the year and retained its No. 1 spot in overall quality, reliability, calling and data service, according to a study by RootMetrics released today. Verizon’s network was second only in text messaging, behind AT&T.