Verizon subsidiary in Puerto Rico??
According to the new AC coverage map, Puerto Rico is partially covered (the map is very similar to Sprint's coverage in PR).
When I traveled to PR, my Verizon phone had very good signal in basically every place I went ("Extended Network, flashing roaming indicator). Now, I understand that Verizon has a very strong presence in PR. Over there, they are called "Verizon Wireless Puerto Rico" and THEIR coverage map is different than the one from VZW USA. Their map actually covers basically all the island. That map would explain why my phone received good signal almost everywhere I went. But, why are the maps different? And why did my phone (VZW USA) display "Extended Network" while in PR, when Verizon's presence in PR is solid? (well, remember...
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When I traveled to PR, my Verizon phone had very good signal in basically every place I went ("Extended Network, flashing roaming indicator). Now, I understand that Verizon has a very strong presence in PR. Over there, they are called "Verizon Wireless Puerto Rico" and THEIR coverage map is different than the one from VZW USA. Their map actually covers basically all the island. That map would explain why my phone received good signal almost everywhere I went. But, why are the maps different? And why did my phone (VZW USA) display "Extended Network" while in PR, when Verizon's presence in PR is solid? (well, remember...
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