RootMetrics flags Verizon 5G challenges [telecom]

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By Martha DeGrasse

Verizon faced headwinds on its 5G performance in latest figures from IHS Markit's RootMetrics benchmark, with AT&T ranked higher on download speeds and T-Mobile US rated as offering better availability.

The RootMetrics analysis previously ranked Verizon as the US leader 15 times in a row, but its latest research highlighted rivals were closing in on 5G.