Static electricity test: checking the reliability of our phones

Full Transparency

Our editorial transparency tool uses blockchain technology to permanently log all changes made to official releases after publication.

More of our content is being permanently logged via blockchain technology starting [10.23.2020].

Learn more

Friction between our bodies and other objects, like carpet, can produce up to 25,000 volts of static electricity.

So, to make sure a shock like this doesn’t damage our phones, we have a test here at the Verizon Lab that zaps every phone battery model with the same voltage.  

You see, to make sure the network is reliable, we have to make sure phones are reliable first.

Related Articles

03/26/2018
See why Verizon networks are Best for a Good Reason
03/19/2018
See why Verizon networks are Best for a Good Reason