Consumer Cellular is a U.S-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that provides low-cost cell phone plans primarily for senior citizens, and customers looking for flexible service or customizable cell phone plans without contracts. They offer phones, plans, and customer support that cater specifically to the needs of their customers, which includes easy-to-use phones, affordable data services, and hardware support.
Consumer Cellular was founded in 1995 by John Marick and Greg Pryor.
Initially, the company started as a distributor for AT&T wireless.
In 2008, Consumer Cellular announced its partnership with AARP to offer discounted rates to AARP members.
In 2010, Consumer Cellular expanded its services to include smartphones and data plans.
In 2014, the company launched its new retail sales channel with a partnership with Target, which helped Consumer Cellular expand its growth significantly.
Today, Consumer Cellular has over four million customers throughout the United States.
Verizon is the largest U.S.-based wireless network, featuring unlimited prepaid plans, family plans, data plans and more.
AT&T offers plans with unlimited talk, text and data, with international plans, prepaid and postpaid plans available.
T-Mobile offers unlimited data plans with generous hotspot data, Netflix included, and international options.
Consumer Cellular offers low-cost plans that feature no contracts, flexible coverage, data sharing, and discounts for members of AARP.
Consumer Cellular provides a selection of phones designed specifically for its target market, including seniors, disabled, and hearing-impaired individuals.
Consumer Cellular offers a variety of optional extras to enhance their customers' experience, such as international calling, device protection, and text-only plans.
Consumer Cellular uses the networks of AT&T and T-Mobile to supply its customers with service.
No, Consumer Cellular does not require any long-term contracts or commitments. You simply pay monthly for the service you use.
Yes, Consumer Cellular does offer unlimited data plans. You can choose an unlimited plan, which includes up to 25 gigabytes of high-speed data, or pay for the amount of data you use with their flexible data plans.
Consumer Cellular provides a selection of basic and smartphones designed specifically for its target market, including seniors, disabled, and hearing-impaired individuals. You can purchase phones through their website, over the phone, or at a partnered retail location.
Yes, you can switch to Consumer Cellular and keep your current phone number. Consumer Cellular allows you to transfer your current number to their service quickly and easily.