In the Omaha area, you’ll select from 6 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of the Omaha area’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Omaha’s 922,890 residents. 5G reception covers up to 86.83% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Omaha providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Omaha, NE Top Cell Providers
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.
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 5G available in the Omaha area
Coverage:
98.42% of the Omaha area
99.34% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 86.80%
4G: 98.17%
3G or 2G: 95.74%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about T-Mobile in the Omaha area
T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in the Omaha area
T-Mobile covers 98.42% of homes in the city 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 the Omaha area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
86.80% |
47.99% |
4G |
98.17% |
80.91% |
2G or 3G |
95.74% |
67.53% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 86.80% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 11.37% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #1 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Omaha mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in the Omaha area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 86.80% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.17% of Omaha homes. 96.44% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Verizon Wireless 5G available in the Omaha area
Coverage:
99.74% of the Omaha area
98.82% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 1.96%
4G: 99.74%
3G or 2G: 98.43%
Plans start at $35/mo.
More about Verizon Wireless in the Omaha area
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Omaha area
Verizon Wireless covers 99.74% of homes in the city 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 the Omaha area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
1.96% |
0.08% |
4G |
99.74% |
99.98% |
2G or 3G |
98.43% |
89.93% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 1.96% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.78% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Omaha mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in the Omaha area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 1.96% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.74% of Omaha homes. 98.32% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
99.90% of the Omaha area
98.83% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.74%
3G or 2G: 99.78%
More about AT&T Wireless in the Omaha area
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Omaha area
AT&T Wireless covers 99.90% of homes in the city 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 the Omaha area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.74% |
96.96% |
2G or 3G |
99.78% |
98.35% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.74% of homes. 0.04% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #4 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Omaha mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in the Omaha area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.74% of Omaha homes. 99.78% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of the Omaha area homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Omaha land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Omaha Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Omaha, NE. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, the Omaha area ranks #127 out of 1346 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Nebraska.
Best Omaha Cell Provider Key
The western parts of the city feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the northern areas of the Omaha area where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Omaha, NE: T-Mobile
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, T-Mobile has the best speed and coverage in the Omaha area. T-Mobile has 5G that covers 86.80% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 99.90% of Omaha homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Omaha, NE
If the price of a Omaha mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in the Omaha area 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 Omaha wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
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.
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 Omaha, NE
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in the Omaha area, 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 the Omaha area and the providers’ coverage areas.
US Cellular 5G available in the Omaha area
Coverage:
99.96% of the Omaha area
9.86% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.60%
4G: 99.96%
3G or 2G: 99.03%
Plans start at $30/mo.
More about US Cellular in the Omaha area
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in the Omaha area
US Cellular covers 99.96% of homes in the city 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 the Omaha area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
4.60% |
4.58% |
4G |
99.96% |
98.57% |
2G or 3G |
99.03% |
91.39% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.60% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 95.36% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #2 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Omaha mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in the Omaha area
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.60% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.96% of Omaha homes. 99.03% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
98.51% of the Omaha area
0.02% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 97.89%
3G or 2G: 98.49%
More about Chat Mobility in the Omaha area
Chat Mobility Data Speeds and Coverage in the Omaha area
Chat Mobility covers 98.51% of homes in the city 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 the Omaha area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
97.89% |
96.43% |
2G or 3G |
98.49% |
97.06% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 97.89% of homes. 0.60% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Chat Mobility as #5 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Omaha mobile providers.
Chat Mobility Voice Quality in the Omaha area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 97.89% of Omaha homes. 98.27% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Viaero Wireless in the Omaha area
Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in the Omaha area
Viaero Wireless covers 63.60% of homes in the city 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 the Omaha area) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
63.60% |
73.05% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 63.60% of homes. We rank Viaero Wireless as #6 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Omaha mobile providers.
Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in the Omaha area
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 63.60% of Omaha homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Omaha, NE Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Omaha Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in the Omaha area may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the city. 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 the Omaha area covering 86.83% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (923,130 people) and 100.0% of the land (4,349.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Omaha
Omaha 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in the Omaha area cover 86.83% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 49.81% or 2,166.6 square miles of the Omaha area are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Omaha comes from T-Mobile with 86.80% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Omaha
Omaha 4G Coverage Key
4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In the Omaha area, 100.00% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. US Cellular has the best 4G network in the Omaha area with 99.96% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in the Omaha area for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the city, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Omaha houses is best with service from US Cellular, with 99.96% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Omaha land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.98% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 86.80% in the Omaha area.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with US Cellular, covering 99.96% of the Omaha area.
- The top estimated average speed in the Omaha area, estimated at 66.18, Mbps is available through T-Mobile.
Mobile Service Near Omaha
If you live near Omaha but aren’t technically in the city, 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 the Omaha area:
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