In Phelps County, you’ll select from 5 mobile wireless carriers listed below. 100.0% of Phelps County’s land area is covered by some kind of wireless service, as are 100.00% of Phelps County’s 8,968 residents. 5G reception covers up to 4.30% of people while they are sitting at home. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the Phelps County providers below. This does not influence what data we show, and helps us provide high-quality, detailed information for free.
Phelps County, NE Top Cell Providers
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
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.
Coverage:
53.64% of Phelps County
97.12% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 0.10% 3G or 2G: 43.06%
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T-Mobile Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County
T-Mobile covers 53.64% of homes in the county 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 Phelps County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
0.10% |
0.14% |
2G or 3G |
43.06% |
45.10% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 0.10% of homes. 42.96% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank T-Mobile as #5 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Phelps County mobile providers.
T-Mobile Voice Quality in Phelps County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 0.10% of Phelps County homes. 53.54% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Phelps County
96.67% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.98% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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AT&T Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County
AT&T Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Phelps County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.98% |
99.74% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.98% of homes. 0.02% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank AT&T Wireless as #2 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Phelps County mobile providers.
AT&T Wireless Voice Quality in Phelps County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.99% of Phelps County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage:
100.00% of Phelps County
96.15% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.98% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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Verizon Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County
Verizon Wireless covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Phelps County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.98% |
99.54% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
100.00% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.98% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Verizon Wireless as #3 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Phelps County mobile providers.
Verizon Wireless Voice Quality in Phelps County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 100.00% of Phelps County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Coverage percentages on this page are based on the percent of Phelps County homes that would be covered by cellular service of any kind, unless specified as Phelps County land area.
Fastest Cell Service Down to the Phelps County Neighborhood
The map below shows where Verizon, AT&T, or T-Mobile are faster in Phelps County, NE. Areas with no clear winner are shown as ties.
Overall, Phelps County ranks #639 out of 1333 counties for the fastest mobile internet network speeds in Nebraska.
Best Phelps County Cell Provider Key
The northern parts of the county feature better overall coverage for faster data. The opposite is true in the southwestern areas of Phelps County where mobile data speeds are generally slower.
Best Coverage & Data Speeds in Phelps County, NE: AT&T Wireless
Among the largest cell phone companies in the United States, AT&T Wireless has the best speed and coverage in Phelps County. AT&T Wireless has 4G that covers 100.00% of the county. Cell service of any type reaches 100.00% of Phelps County homes.
Cheap Options for Mobile Service in Phelps County, NE
If the price of a Phelps County mobile plan is a major concern for you, cheaper mobile plans are available as well. There are several options available in Phelps County 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 Phelps County 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 Phelps County, NE
The companies below provide service to areas smaller than the entire United States. For example, they may have a cell tower in Phelps County, 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 Phelps County and the providers’ coverage areas.
Coverage:
99.98% of Phelps County
0.59% of the USA
Data Speeds:
4G: 99.98% 3G or 2G: 98.83%
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Viaero Wireless Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County
Viaero Wireless covers 99.98% of homes in the county 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 Phelps County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
4G |
99.98% |
99.70% |
2G or 3G |
98.83% |
94.53% |
4G is the fastest cell coverage for 99.98% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank Viaero Wireless as #4 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Phelps County mobile providers.
Viaero Wireless Voice Quality in Phelps County
4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.98% of Phelps County homes. 98.83% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
US Cellular 5G available in Phelps County
Coverage:
100.00% of Phelps County
10.17% of the USA
Data Speeds:
5G: 4.30% 4G: 98.81% 3G or 2G: 100.00%
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US Cellular Data Speeds and Coverage in Phelps County
US Cellular covers 100.00% of homes in the county 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 Phelps County) is shown below.
Tech |
% Homes |
% Land |
|---|---|---|
5G |
4.30% |
18.48% |
4G |
98.81% |
89.77% |
2G or 3G |
100.00% |
99.95% |
5G is the fastest wireless internet and data speed for 4.30% of homes. 4G is the fastest cell coverage for 94.51% of homes. 0.00% of homes can only receive 2G or 3G data. We rank US Cellular as #1 out of 5 for a combination of coverage and speed among Phelps County mobile providers.
US Cellular Voice Quality in Phelps County
5G voice quality can be very clear, and is available to 4.30% of homes. 4G voice is considered HD, and is available at 99.90% of Phelps County homes. 100.00% of homes can make calls using older 2G or 3G voice technology.
Despite being much smaller, US Cellular service is actually better for coverage and speeds in Phelps County than the major cell carriers AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile. This is likely only true in and around the proper county boundaries.
Phelps County, NE Mobile Network Coverage Maps | Voice, 4G & 5G
Phelps County Fastest Speeds Key
Your mobile coverage in Phelps County may vary based on your provider and location. The map above shows the fastest mobile data speeds in and around the county. 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 Phelps County covering 4.30% of homes in the area while 4G covers 100.00% of the county. Overall, 100.00% of homes (8,968 people) and 100.0% of the land (539.8 square miles) are covered by some form of cell technology.
5G Coverage Map and Availability in Phelps County
Phelps County 5G Coverage Key
5G is currently the most advanced network available with speeds several times faster than 4G. 5G networks in Phelps County cover 4.30% of homes with 5G voice and data. In total 18.48% or 99.8 square miles of Phelps County are covered by 5G. The best 5G coverage in Phelps County comes from US Cellular with 4.30% coverage.
4G Coverage Map and Availability in Phelps County
Phelps County 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 Phelps County, 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 Phelps County with 100.00% coverage.
Selecting the Best Cell Provider in Phelps County for You
If you’re still struggling to choose a cell phone provider in the county, some of these facts may help you decide:
- Coverage to Phelps County houses is best with service from AT&T Wireless, Verizon Wireless, and US Cellular, with 100.00% of homes covered.
- The best coverage across all Phelps County land is provided by AT&T Wireless and Verizon Wireless at 100.00% of land area covered.
- The current best 5G coverage comes from US Cellular reporting 4.30% in Phelps County.
- The best 4G coverage is obtainable with Verizon Wireless, covering 100.00% of Phelps County.
- The top estimated average speed in Phelps County, estimated at 40.86, Mbps is available through US Cellular.
Mobile Service Counties Near Phelps County
If you live near Phelps County but aren’t technically in the county, 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 Phelps County:
Counties close to Phelps County
- Kearney County, NE: better coverage
- Gosper County, NE: worse coverage
- Adams County, NE: better coverage
- Clay County, NE: better coverage
- Hayes County, NE: worse coverage
- Fillmore County, NE: better coverage
- Chase County, NE: worse coverage
- Saline County, NE: better coverage
- Phillips County, CO: better coverage
- Johnson County, NE: worse coverage
Counties with similar populations to Phelps County
- Harper County, KS: better coverage
- Hancock County, TN: worse coverage
- Hand County, SD: better coverage
- Hansford County, TX: better coverage
- Hanson County, SD: better coverage
- Hardeman County, TX: better coverage
- Hardin County, IA: better coverage
- Hardin County, IL: better coverage
- Harding County, NM: better coverage
- Harding County, SD: worse coverage