Verizon tops wireless competition in Twin Cities

Verizon Wireless remains the mobile phone provider to beat in the Twin Cities, according to data compiled by RootMetrics. The Pioneer Press reports the carrier is the overall leader when it comes to the best data and text service.
Author:
Updated:
Original:

Verizon Wireless remains the mobile-phone provider to beat in the Twin Cities, according to data compiled by RootMetrics. The Pioneer Press reports the carrier is the overall leader when it comes to the best data and text service.

The RootMetrics study looked at how Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint performed on more than 22,000 call, data and text tests in the Twin Cities metro.

Next Up

TCF Bank Stadium
MN Gophers

Saturday's Gophers/Badgers football game canceled due to COVID-19 issues

The Battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe will not take place for the first time since 1906.

coronavirus, Iowa
MN Coronavirus

MN health officials don't think downside of COVID-19 peak has arrived

We could be in a trough between a series of waves, Jan Malcolm said.

covid-19, coronavirus
MN Coronavirus

Wisconsin reports record 104 deaths from COVID-19 Tuesday

That's roughly 10% of the total in the nation in a 24-hour period.

coronavirus, covid-19
MN Coronavirus

Minnesota's COVID-19 data won't be updated on Thanksgiving

What's more, expect bumper numbers on Saturday.

Drywall
MN News

Husband and wife sentenced for fraud scheme through their drywall firm

The Annandale pair bilked an insurance company out of more than $300,000.

ambulance
MN News

4 pedestrians suffer life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle

Two vehicles crashed into a car that was on the side of the road after striking a deer.

Marcus Carr
MN Gophers

Gophers season preview: New lineup, deeper bench, more questions

Mathew Goldstein takes a deep dive into the murky waters of the college hoops season.

20201107_vivir-1151-Edit
MN Food & Drink

Photos: ViV!R, Minneapolis' new Mexican cafe and shop, is now open

The team behind the acclaimed Popol Vuh have opened the cafe in the same space.

MasklessJudgesinWiscoyTownship
MN News

At Wiscoy Township's sole precinct, election judges ditched masks

Voter and Wiscoy resident Kaitlyn O'Connor took a photo of the judges after asking them to wear masks, she said

covid-19, coronavirus, ppe
MN Coronavirus

Nov. 24 COVID-19 update: 38 more deaths, hospitalizations surpass 1,800

A new record high for current hospitalizations.

paisley park
MN Shopping

Paisley Park to open pop-up shop at Mall of America

The new store is set to open on Black Friday.

blue-and-white-sorry-we-re-closed-wooden-signage-1171386
MN Coronavirus

COVID-19: Here's what Gov. Walz, Republicans are proposing to help businesses

Once they come to an agreement, Walz will call a special session to pass the legislation.

Related

MN News

Verizon expands its high-speed data service in Minnesota

Verizon Wireless is expanding its 4G LTE coverage in parts of north-central Minnesota -- including Alexandria, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and St. Cloud, the Pioneer Press reports. Once the service expansion is complete later this month, the wireless provider will offer continuous coverage of its high-speed mobile-data service along I-94 in Minnesota.

MN News

Verizon expanding 4G network in Twin Cities

The carrier says 4G users can expect Internet access that is about 10 times faster than on the 3G network.

MN News

Verizon reverses on $2 service fee

The wireless provider had announced a fee for customers paying service bills online via a debit or credit card. The FCC threatened to investigate and the company reneged the "convenience fee" due to customer feedback.

MN Shopping

Verizon picks Minneapolis, Chicago as its first 5G cities

Subscribers will pay an extra $10-a-month to access 5G, provided their phone can use it.

MN News

Grand Forks lab sniffs out top spot in K-9 competition

A chocolate lab named Gypsy beat out law enforcement dogs from five states in a K-9 competition at Camp Ripley. It involved searching and tracking, too, but her sheriff's deputy partner says Gypsy's specialty is sniffing out drugs from cars.

MN News

SE Minn. winery takes top honors at University of Minnesota competition

Four Daughters Vineyard and Winery in Spring Valley took top honors at the fourth annual International Cold Climate Wine Competition at the U of M on Thursday, the Post Bulletin reports. The Four Daughters 2011 La Crescent beat out more than 325 wines from 12 states and Canada to win the Minnesota's Governor's Cup trophy and "Best of Show" for the top white wine.

MN News

High demand for top-tier talent from abroad in Twin Cities, Rochester

The Twin Cities had the 16th highest number of H-1B visa requests, according to a new report by the Brookings Institution. The federal visa program allows highly-trained foreign specialists to work in the United States. The Star Triune reports Twin Cities employers made nearly 4200 visa requests. Rochester employers were also noted to be a high user of the temporary work permits.

MN News

Nice digs: Top 10 priciest Twin Cities home listings

Peek inside the most expensive homes for sale in the metro. These posh properties range from a well-known $24 million landmark to modern homes for less than $7 million. And here's one for bargain hunters: a foreclosure priced for less than $6 million.