I don't know where Brushy is but we now have cell service on Lick Creek. We never have before. I think maybe the new tower that was put up near the Hamby Mills Flea Market may be the reason.
I have been over a lot of the lake and so far I have not found anywhere that Verizon does not cover. Verizon has perfect coverage at Ryan creek, the dam, and good reception at smith lake park. I used AT&T but had to cancel because several places had no coverage at all. I think you will be pleased if you try Verizon. Verizon will let you cancel within 30 days if you don't like the service.
AT&T coverage is great on Brushy. I even tether my cell phone with my computer and get near DSL lite speeds of 200-256K download. Verizon is not too good around Houston, Arley, Double Springs. AT&T is iffy around the dam and some parts of Ryan Creek (at lake level, road level seems fine).
I have both Verizon and AT&T and where one is not strong the other is usually good but around Brushy AT&T is better.
Thanks. My experience is roughly the same. Had Verizon and had poor coverage on Brushy. Switched to ATT and it is fairly good where I am. My contract with ATT will expire soon, and I want to know if I have any options other than ATT - looks like I don't. Thanks.
There is an AT&T tower just north of Arley on HWY 41 going towards Addison. There is another at the Intersection of HWY 63 and 278. There is also a 325' tower just north of Duncan Bridge. I found all this out since replying.