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#8 in Cell Phone Plans

Consumer Cellular

Name: Consumer Cellular
Brand: Consumer Cellular
Rating: 7.9 (1 reviews)

$20.00 – $50.00

Senior-friendly carrier endorsed by AARP with simple plans, US-based customer support, and no contracts or hidden fees. Operates on AT&T and T-Mobile networks with plans starting at $20/month for talk and text.

7.9

Good

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #8 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.0

User Sentiment

8.1

Value Score

8.9

Complaint Risk

9.5

Freshness

8.1

Community

8.7

Availability

8.9

Pros

AARP member discounts available
AARP member discounts available
US-based customer support
US-based customer support
Simple and transparent pricing
Simple and transparent pricing

Cons

Limited data on base plans
Limited data on base plans
No premium 5G access
No premium 5G access

Don't buy this if…

Data overage charges apply if you exceed your plan's allotment; consider upgrading before traveling.
Data overage charges apply if you exceed your plan's allotment; consider upgrading before traveling.