topic Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled! in Scams & Fraud

Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

pbs4arp — Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:08:03 GMT

AARP Link: ConsumerCellular.com/4346

So I've researched this offer and decided its not for me! Why? Because you will be on a very low priority on ATT or Tmobile cell service. That's how they can offer these cheap cell phone service offers. The phone service on AT&T may be good in your area, but in times of heavy service you will be downgraded from 5G (if you are even getting that) down to 4G and THEN very slow bandwidth or no service at all. This of course happens in times of Emergency or local outages in cell towers. They give priority to their regular subscribers - of course. Consumer Cellular is an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) as described below. I want my family to have the security of reliable cell service so I'm sticking with Verizon - at least for now. This is another example of AARP giving seniors a "great offer" without disclosing what you may be giving up and the lower level of service that you wil get.

From U.S. News:

"The company (Consumer Cellular) is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), meaning it leases service from another carrier. In Consumer Cellular’s case, those carriers are AT&T and T-Mobile.

Also, as an MVNO that leases towers from AT&T and T-Mobile, Consumer Cellular customers may not have access to the entire network of those carriers and may experience slower speeds since the carrier’s customers get priority during heavy network usage."

You get what you pay for and

Don't be fooled - ya don't get sumthin' fer nuthin'.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

madelitx — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 21:19:17 GMT

Consumer Cellular is expensive! I've had Mint Mobile for almost 2yrs without any slowdown in service, except when exceeding data allowance, which only happened to my husband once. Runs on the TMobile network. We both have the "unlimited talk and text and 5GB data" plan and it's $15/mo which needs to be paid 3mo in advanced. You need to sign up individually and then form a "family" (2 or more people). This way you can keep the lowest rate of paying for 1yr in advanced, but paying only every 3months. Make sure to set your account for the 3mo payments in your family. It's $50.62 per person per 3mos (5GB), including taxes and fees. They have a special phone help number for the Mint 55+ plan. Whatever you choose, always read the small print carefully. I have a referral code for getting $15 credit if you sign up with it. Only 4 people can use it, but I could get 4 more. Reply if interested.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

ConnieD402815 — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:17:10 GMT

@pbs4arp Did you actually pay $55 a month with the AARP55 promo? I'm getting charged almost $70 per month for 2 lines with the AARP55 promo.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

pbs4arp — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 01:43:17 GMT

No I did not take the offer and it does not surprise me that with fees and taxes that you are paying $70. More deception.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

MalyndaD246960 — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 23:13:21 GMT

Me too. I'm seeing on my invoice that I'm being charged for the extra line that's supposed to be included. I've called every month and customer service reps are all extremely rude and over talk me.Never explain why. Only one said she figured out that they never put me on the discount plan. That was until I seen my bill which still shows me being charged the extra $15.. It should plainly state Included...

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

pbs4arp — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 18:57:16 GMT

No, I did not subscribe to this offer due to my reasons posted here.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

ChristopherB433806 — Sun, 06 Oct 2024 14:06:44 GMT

Most carriers will tell you if taxes and fees are included. I am paying $60 and change for 2 lines. I live in suffolk county ny, and the service is horrible. I switched from verizon to save money, this service doesn’t compare. I can’t call from my house to garage, calls fail, people know not to call me during busy hours,lol, it’s called de prioritizing, texting seems to be ok. I have people tell me it says your vm says it’s not set up, yet I get vm”s sometimes, and cc can’t figure out why. 3 months later I’ve switched to boost mobile $25 a mo, unlimited, 30 gb data, fine for us, no activation fees, so far so good, less than $60 a month. I also have friends using mint mobile, $360 a year, unlimited 50gb, pay in advance tho, they love it. It’s so easy to switch, I just can’t see paying the big guys for the way I use a phone, texting, streaming music, occasionally surfing the web.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

TeiaS353495 — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:22:30 GMT

Interested

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

LadyAmberBreck519 — Wed, 25 Dec 2024 03:50:32 GMT

Good evening. I am interested as well. Do we have to purchase new phones with Mint Mobile in order to transfer our services from Consumer Cellular? Please advise.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

madelitx — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 02:47:09 GMT

Or you can click or copy/paste the link I sent to the other AARP member Teia

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

jameslguy — Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:47:17 GMT

I tried the link below (http://fbuy.me/tYTjj). Followed your advice.Thank you. Kept my number, good service and only 15.xx per month!

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

jg4497 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:21:14 GMT

100% Agree. Don't switch . It's not worth it.

They're coverage and service is sub par . Stay with your current carrier .

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

jg4497 — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:22:22 GMT

That's their "bait" tactic. They say 55.00 and upcharge it to about 70 with other fees .

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

jrtaylor109 — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:38:49 GMT

Please don't switch. It's a rip off and the commercials are all lies!

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

jt53034901 — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:36:26 GMT

I was on the AARP/Consumer Cellular senior plan for $55.00 a month plus taxes/fees (normally comes to $67.27 per month).

I needed to switch to AT&T since consumer cellular does NOT offer a home internet plan. Consumer Cellular then (without warning) removed all discounts and promotions on my final bill which I received today via email (Monday January 12, 2026) I called to inform them that the bill was too high and that my discounts were missing. I should have received these discounts through my last billing cycle as I am a member of AARP through May 2032.

They flat out refused to honor their printed discount plan and restore my discounts for the final billing cycle. This is a form of bait and switch and Consumer cellular deserves to be fined, and my overcharges refunded along with compensation for having to file.

I also recorded the conversation to forward to the Michigan State Attorney General for my complaint.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

jt53034901 — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 22:49:29 GMT

I was on the AARP/Consumer Cellular senior plan for $55.00 a month plus taxes/fees (normally comes to $67.27 per month).

I also recorded the conversation to forward to the Michigan State Attorney General for my complaint.

Re: Consumer Cellular $55 for 2 - Don't be Fooled!

mb27028600 — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:05:11 GMT

i ordered sim card but didn't change carrier for a couple months. Consumer Cellular thinks when you order the sim cards, your service/account is created. when i did get to making the carrier change, THEY WOULD NOT GIVE ME THE 2ND MONTH FREE. add insult to injury, my calls keep getting dropped. i now received my 2nd bill and it's higher than when i was with t-mobile and I have their AARP 2 line plan. CONSUMER CELLULAR CHARGES A $7.98 FEE BECAUSE THEY CAN & THEY WILL NOT WAIVE. i asked about cancelling requirements in order to port my phone #s and they sent the code to cancel and included a stmt about calling to get a possible discount. they offered $7 off per month for 6 months. I took the option as the do not stop billing on the date you cancel, you have to wait until your bill cycles or you pay for service your not receiving. their customer service is just business as usual. they do not go the extra step. I will be cancelling my service with consumer cellular and I will not recommend them to anyone, ever.