In Nelson, you’ll select from 4 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Nelson’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Nelson’s 690 residents. 5G reception covers up to 0.00% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Nelson providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Nelson, NE Top Cell Providers
Coverage:
99.38% of Nelson
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 98.64% 3G or 2G: 90.83%
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More about AT&T Wireless in Nelson
AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Nelson
AT&T Wireless covers 99.38% 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 Nelson) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
98.64% |
97.95% |
2G or 3G |
90.83% |
92.50% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 98.64% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #3 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nelson mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Nelson
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.90% of Nelson homes. 90.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about Verizon Wireless in Nelson
Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Nelson
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 Nelson) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.96% |
99.98% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.96% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #1 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nelson mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Nelson
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Nelson homes. 99.97% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Nelson homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Nelson land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Nelson Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Nelson, NE. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Nelson ranks #854 out of 1333 cities for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Nebraska.
Best Nelson Cell Provider Key
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Nelson, NE: Verizon Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, Verizon Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Nelson. Verizon Wireless has 4G that covers 100.00% of the city. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Nelson homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Nelson, NE
If the price of a Nelson mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Nelson 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 Nelson wireless plan will quickly rise if you add additional lines or features such as a hotspot or unlimited data.
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 Nelson, NE
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Nelson, 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 Nelson and the providers’ coverage areas.
More about Viaero Wireless in Nelson
Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Nelson
Viaero Wireless covers 99.82% 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 Nelson) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.82% |
99.71% |
2G or 3G |
99.32% |
98.51% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.82% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Viaero Wireless as #2 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nelson mobile providers.
Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in Nelson
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.82% of Nelson homes. 99.31% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
More about US Cellular in Nelson
US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Nelson
US Cellular covers 99.86% 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 Nelson) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
93.83% |
87.09% |
2G or 3G |
99.86% |
99.79% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 93.83% of homes. 6.03% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #4 out of 4 for a combination of coverage and speed among Nelson mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Nelson
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 98.34% of Nelson homes. 99.86% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Nelson, NE Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Nelson Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Nelson 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. 4G covers 100.00% of the city. Overall, 100.00% of homes (690 people) and 100.0% of the land (102.1 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Nelson
Nelson 5G Coverage Key
5G networks in Nelson cover 0.00% of homes with 5G voice and data.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Nelson
Nelson 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 Nelson, 100.00% 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 Nelson with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Nelson 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 Nelson houses is best with service from Verizon Wireless, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Nelson land is provided by Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 4G coverage comes from Verizon Wireless reporting 100.00% in Nelson.
- The top estimated average speed in Nelson, estimated at 39.98, Mbps is available through Verizon Wireless.
Mobile Service Cities Near Nelson
If you live near Nelson 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 Nelson:
Cities close to Nelson
- Nora, NE: equal coverage
- Cadams, NE: worse coverage
- Mount Clare, NE: worse coverage
- Oak, NE: equal coverage
- St. Stephens, NE: better coverage
- Ruskin, NE: equal coverage
- Sedan, NE: better coverage
- Deweese, NE: better coverage
- Lawrence, NE: worse coverage
- Edgar, NE: better coverage
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- Charter Oak, IA: better coverage
- Chappells, SC: better coverage