Mobile Coverage & Cell Phone Plans in Bloomington, NE


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In Bloomington, you’ll select from 6 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Bloomington’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Bloomington’s 182 residents. 5G reception covers up to 40.14% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Bloomington providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.

 

Bloomington, NE Top Cell Providers

Bark Kid Phones

Starter Phones Designed for Child Safety

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile below

Plans start at $29/mo.

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Built-in Parental Controls | Approved Contacts Only | Parent-Controlled Internet Access


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. Learn more about Mint vs. other carriers.


AT&T Wireless


Coverage:

100.00% of Bloomington

96.67% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.43% 3G or 2G: 100.00%


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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bloomington

AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Bloomington) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.43%
94.05%
2G or 3G
100.00%
99.30%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.43% of homes. 0.57% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bloomington mobile providers.

AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Bloomington

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.49% of Bloomington homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile 5G available in Bloomington


Coverage:

57.81% of Bloomington

97.12% of the USA


Data Speeds:

5G: 40.14% 4G: 20.68%


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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Bloomington

T-Mobile covers 57.81% 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 Bloomington) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
5G
40.14%
36.86%
4G
20.68%
39.06%

5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 40.14% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.00% of homes. We rank T-Mobile as #5 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bloomington mobile providers.

T-Mobile Voice Quality in Bloomington

5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 40.14% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 57.81% of Bloomington homes. 0.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Verizon Wireless


Coverage:

100.00% of Bloomington

96.15% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 96.59% 3G or 2G: 99.90%


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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bloomington

Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% 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 Bloomington) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
96.59%
88.98%
2G or 3G
99.90%
99.16%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 96.59% 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 Bloomington mobile providers.

Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Bloomington

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Bloomington homes. 96.98% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

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

 

Fastest Cell Service Down to the Bloomington Neighborhood

The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Bloomington, NE. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Bloomington ranks #309 out of 1333 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Nebraska.

Map of the fastest cell company in Bloomington
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Best Bloomington Cell Provider Key

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

 

Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Bloomington, NE: AT&T Wireless

Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Bloomington. AT&T Wireless has 5G that covers 40.14% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Bloomington homes.

 

Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Bloomington, NE

If the price of a Bloomington mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Bloomington 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 Bloomington 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

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Boost Mobile

Coverage:

T-Mobile Network

Data Speeds:

Same as T-Mobile above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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Coverage:

Verizon Network

Data Speeds:

Same as Verizon above

Plans start at $35/mo.

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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 Bloomington, NE

The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington and the providers’ coverage areas.

Nex Tech


Coverage:

0.86% of Bloomington

0.14% of the USA


Data Speeds:

3G or 2G: 0.86%


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Nex Tech Data Speeds and Coverage in Bloomington

Nex Tech covers 0.86% of homes in the city with mobile data. The fastest cellular data speed available is 2G or 3G. Coverage by homes and land mass (the % of acres with cell coverage versus the total acreage in Bloomington) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
2G or 3G
0.86%
0.83%

0.86% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Nex Tech as #6 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bloomington mobile providers.

Nex Tech Voice Quality in Bloomington

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.00% of Bloomington homes. 0.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Viaero Wireless


Coverage:

99.85% of Bloomington

0.59% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 99.85% 3G or 2G: 95.81%


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Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Bloomington

Viaero Wireless covers 99.85% 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 Bloomington) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
99.85%
98.96%
2G or 3G
95.81%
75.65%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.85% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Viaero Wireless as #1 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bloomington mobile providers.

Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in Bloomington

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.85% of Bloomington homes. 95.81% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

US Cellular


Coverage:

99.80% of Bloomington

10.17% of the USA


Data Speeds:

4G: 62.84% 3G or 2G: 99.80%


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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Bloomington

US Cellular covers 99.80% 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 Bloomington) is shown below.

Tech
% Homes
% Land
4G
62.84%
46.61%
2G or 3G
99.80%
97.86%

4G is the fastest cell coverage for 62.84% of homes. 36.96% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 6 for a combination of coverage and speed among Bloomington mobile providers.

US Cellular Voice Quality in Bloomington

4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 93.62% of Bloomington homes. 99.80% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.

Despite being much smaller, Viaero Wireless service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Bloomington than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper city boundaries.

 

Bloomington, NE Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G

Map of fastest mobile speeds in Bloomington
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Bloomington Fastest Speeds Key

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4G
5G

Your mobile coverage in Bloomington 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 Bloomington covering 40.14% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (182 people) and 100.0% of the land (69.9 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.

 

5G Coverage Map and Availability in Bloomington

Map of 5G mobile cell service in Bloomington
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Bloomington 5G Coverage Key

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5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Bloomington cover 40.14% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 36.63% or 25.6 square miles of Bloomington are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Bloomington comes from T-Mobile with 40.14% coverage.

 

4G Coverage Map and Availability in Bloomington

Map of 4G mobile cell service in Bloomington
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Bloomington 4G Coverage Key

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4G/LTE networks have become one of the nation’s most common mobile coverage types for data, and in some locations, voice calls. In Bloomington, 99.85% of the area is covered by 4G data, and 100.00% is covered by 4G HD voice service. Verizon Wireless has the best 4G network in Bloomington with 100.00% coverage.

Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Bloomington 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 Bloomington houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
  • The best coverage across all Bloomington land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 99.99% of land area covered.
  • The current best 5G coverage comes from T-Mobile reporting 40.14% in Bloomington.
  • The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 100.00% of Bloomington.
  • The top estimated average speed in Bloomington, estimated at 39.94, Mbps is available through Viaero Wireless.

 

Mobile Service Cities Near Bloomington

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

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