In Nebraska, you’ll select from 9 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 99.6% of Nebraska’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Nebraska’s 1,904,759 residents. 5G reception covers up to 59.92% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Nebraska providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Nebraska Top Cell Providers

Mint

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile below

Plans start at $15/mo.

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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.

Visible

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon below

Plans start at $30/mo.

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Visible offers unlimited data, talk and text for $30/month powered by Verizon.


T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Nebraska


Coverage:

96.16% of Nebraska

99.34% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 70.87%

4G: 95.58%

3G or 2G: 90.46%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

T-Mobile covers 96.16% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
70.87%
19.99%
4G
95.58%
53.01%
2G or 3G
90.46%
17.80%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 70.87% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 24.71% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Nebraska

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 70.87% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 95.58% of Nebraska homes. 91.87% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless 5G available in Nebraska


Coverage:

99.98% of Nebraska

98.82% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 0.95%

4G: 99.98%

3G or 2G: 99.74%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

Verizon Wireless covers 99.98% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
0.95%
0.00%
4G
99.98%
98.58%
2G or 3G
99.74%
89.09%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 0.95% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.03% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Nebraska

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 0.95% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Nebraska homes. 99.56% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless 5G available in Nebraska


Coverage:

99.88% of Nebraska

98.83% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 1.14%

4G: 99.70%

3G or 2G: 97.19%


Plans start at $35/mo.

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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

AT&T Wireless covers 99.88% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
1.14%
0.57%
4G
99.70%
96.20%
2G or 3G
97.19%
70.23%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.14% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.56% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #4 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Nebraska

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.14% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.70% of Nebraska homes. 97.19% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Nebraska homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Nebraska land area.

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Nebraska Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Nebraska. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Nebraska ranks #51 out of 52 states and territories for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in the United States.

Map of the fastest cell company in Nebraska

Best Nebraska Cell Provider Key

Verizon
AT&T
T-Mobile
Tie

 

The eastern parts of the state feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the western areas of Nebraska where mobile data speeds are generally slower.

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Nebraska: T-Mobile

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in Nebraska. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 70.87% of the state. Cell service of any type reaches 99.98% of Nebraska homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Nebraska

If the price of a Nebraska mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Nebraska including pre-paid, no-contract plans that start as low as $15 per line. Many of these providers such as Mint, Boost, and Cricket partner with the three major carriers to provide excellent coverage nationwide. With these discount options, the price of your Nebraska wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.


Mint

Plans include 5G where available.

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $15/mo.

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Mint Mobile provides very affordable plans using the same network as T-Mobile throughout the United States.


Cricket Wireless

Coverage:

AT&T Network

Data Speeds:

Same as AT&T above


Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above


Visible

Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above


These providers all offer excellent coverage at a lower price compared to more well-known brands. Mint is generally regarded as the most affordable provider for unlimited data, with a high "throttle cap" of 35GB. Depending on where you live, you may prefer the AT&T network coverage offered by Cricket. Boost is a good option for international travelers.

Local Mobile Providers in Nebraska

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Nebraska, and then partner with larger national companies to provide national service for traveling customers. We display network partners to the best of our ability but cannot guarantee coverage or charges outside of Nebraska and the providers’ coverage areas.

US Cellular

US Cellular 5G available in Nebraska


Coverage:

99.80% of Nebraska

9.86% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 6.75%

4G: 99.48%

3G or 2G: 98.23%


Plans start at $30/mo.

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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

US Cellular covers 99.80% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 5G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
6.75%
2.44%
4G
99.48%
83.98%
2G or 3G
98.23%
89.76%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 6.75% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 92.73% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #2 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in Nebraska

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 6.75% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.48% of Nebraska homes. 98.23% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Viaero Wireless


Coverage:

89.25% of Nebraska

0.54% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 89.25%


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Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

Viaero Wireless covers 89.25% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
89.25%
90.36%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 89.25% of homes. We rank Viaero Wireless as #5 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in Nebraska

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 89.25% of Nebraska homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Nex Tech


Coverage:

80.66% of Nebraska

0.16% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 40.93%

3G or 2G: 80.66%


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Nex Tech Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

Nex Tech covers 80.66% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
40.93%
8.71%
2G or 3G
80.66%
36.11%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 40.93% of homes. 39.73% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nex Tech as #6 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

Nex Tech Voice Quality in Nebraska

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 40.93% of Nebraska homes. 80.66% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Union Wireless


Coverage:

0.22% of Nebraska

0.28% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 0.22%

3G or 2G: 0.22%


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Union Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

Union Wireless covers 0.22% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
0.22%
0.17%
2G or 3G
0.22%
0.17%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.22% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Union Wireless as #7 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

Union Wireless Voice Quality in Nebraska

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.22% of Nebraska homes. 0.22% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

NorthwestCell


Coverage:

0.12% of Nebraska

0.01% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 0.12%

3G or 2G: 0.03%


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NorthwestCell Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

NorthwestCell covers 0.12% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
0.12%
1.06%
2G or 3G
0.03%
0.07%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.12% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank NorthwestCell as #8 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

NorthwestCell Voice Quality in Nebraska

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.12% of Nebraska homes. 0.03% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Chat Mobility


Coverage:

0.07% of Nebraska

0.02% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 0.07%

3G or 2G: 0.07%


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Chat Mobility Data Speeds and Coverage in Nebraska

Chat Mobility covers 0.07% of homes in the state with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 4G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Nebraska) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
0.07%
0.04%
2G or 3G
0.07%
0.04%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.07% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Chat Mobility as #9 out of 9 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nebraska mobile providers.

Chat Mobility Voice Quality in Nebraska

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.07% of Nebraska homes. 0.07% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

 

Nebraska Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Nebraska

Nebraska Fastest Speeds Key

2G
4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Nebraska may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the state. To see coverage for an individual provider, click the provider's availability maps above.

There are several types of mobile coverage to consider when evaluating a carrier’s geographic reliability. 5G is the fastest mobile data connection in Nebraska covering 59.92% of homes in the area while 4G covers 99.99% of the state. Overall, 100.00% of homes (1,906,063 people) and 99.6% of the land (76,480.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Nebraska

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Nebraska

Nebraska 5G Coverage Key

0%
50%
100%

5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Nebraska cover 59.92% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 11.24% or 8,634.4 square miles of Nebraska are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Nebraska comes from T-Mobile with 70.87% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Nebraska

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Nebraska

Nebraska 4G Coverage Key

0%
50%
100%

4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Nebraska, 99.99% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 99.99% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Nebraska with 99.98% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Nebraska for You

If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the state, some of these facts may help you decide:

  • Coverage to Nebraska houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 99.98% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Nebraska land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 98.59% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 70.87% in Nebraska.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 99.98% of Nebraska.
  • The top estimated average speed in Nebraska, estimated at 60.20, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.

 

Mobile Service Near Nebraska

If you live near Nebraska but aren’t technically in the state, or you like to explore the region a lot, your coverage availability and speeds may vary.

Enter your zip code here to find more precise mobile numbers on your exact location. Here are our mobile and cell phone guides for several popular locations in and around Nebraska:

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