Brainard, NE Cell Phone Coverage Map & Network Rankings (2026)

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Using FCC mobile coverage data across Brainard, NE zip codes, this guide compares the top-performing networks and the cheapest plans that use them.

Coverage rankings for Brainard, NE

AT&T currently ranks first for coverage in this area, with a coverage score of 90.2. Compare Wireless Carriers uses FCC broadband map data to estimate and calculate coverage scores. More on that further below.


RankCarrierScoreOverall4G LTE5GFast 5GAverage Signal
1AT&T90.2100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0% -116 dBm
2T-Mobile85.9100.0%100.0%77.8%55.6% -96 dBm
3Verizon66.1100.0%100.0%22.2%22.2% -100 dBm

Scores include coverage area, network type, and average signal strength.


Cell phone coverage map for Brainard, NE

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Cell phone coverage by network in Brainard, NE

#1

AT&T

Coverage Score 90.2
In Brainard, NE
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0%
5G
100.0%
Fast 5G
100.0%
Average Signal -116 dBm
Butler County, NE covered 85.9%
#2

T-Mobile

Coverage Score 85.9
In Brainard, NE
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0%
5G
77.8%
Fast 5G
55.6%
Average Signal -96 dBm
Butler County, NE covered 95.0%
#3

Verizon

Coverage Score 66.1
In Brainard, NE
Overall
100.0%
4G LTE
100.0%
5G
22.2%
Fast 5G
22.2%
Average Signal -100 dBm
Butler County, NE covered 99.3%

County coverage is shown for surrounding-area context and uses land-area only coverage.

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Coverage by ZIP code in Brainard, NE

ZIP code areas can extend beyond city limits, so this table is best used for local comparison around the city.

ZIP CodeAT&TT-MobileVerizon
68626 87.1% 87.1% 68.7% 56.5% -116 dBm 99.2% 99.2% 88.9% 69.3% -91 dBm 100.0% 100.0% 43.5% 29.3% -94 dBm

About The Coverage Data

Coverage and signal estimates are derived by Compare Wireless Carriers from carrier-reported data in the FCC’s National Broadband Coverage Map, last updated in June 2025. “Percent covered” shows how much of the city or ZIP code area has a carrier signal, whether weak or strong. Signal bars show the estimated average signal strength in areas of Brainard, NE where that carrier has coverage.

If a carrier says you should have service but you do not, run a challenge test with the FCC Mobile Speed Test App. The FCC uses those results to check carrier-submitted coverage data and requires a carrier response when enough tests show a pattern of inaccurate coverage reporting.