Name: Consumer Cellular
Rating: 2.1

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Jim Sills Charlotte, NC

My wife and I got seperate accounts to get the 35 g unlimited for each of us. No longer needed that much data so Icalled to add her to my account. Over an hour of b.s. before they would add her, without making it two plans on my account and a cost of over $100. Yes we will be changing carriers.

2 years ago

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Lisa King Charlotte, NC

Absolutely the worst company ever. Do not move your service here. I've only been with them about 7 months and it's been a nightmare month after month. I have 2 phones. One I keep the data turned off and they constantly say I over use my data. There is no possible way. I even took screen shots from my phone to prove it. They are flat out liars

2 years ago

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D. Mattson Duluth, MN

i would like to give them a zero....absolutlelt horrible. i bought a phone on-line so they send a confirmation email and a second email....they want to review my order. How many minutes of my life did i throw away!!?:??!! Go to hades!

2 years ago

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John Kersey Murfreesboro, TN

I had consumer cellular service a couple of years ago and was very dissatisfied with the service. After I canceled the service, I went through hell in order to get consumer cellular to release my telephone number. I would suggest that consumers avoid this company.

2 years ago

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Nicolas Sucich

Don’t do it - DO NOT ACTAVATE WITH THEASE PEOPLE- rude and belligerent service, and hours On hold !!! Better Verizon or AT&T To save $10-15 and have to deal with these people.. I don’t know if it’s worth all that. True, they did have good costumer service in the past. But that is definitely not the case anymore.

2 years ago

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Joyce Rybecki Anderson, IN

I wanted to change carriers to consumer cellular but I couldn't get the service were I live. They ran a $30.00 charge to make sure your bank we let them pull money out of your account. The person said that the $30.00 would be refunded but they have been taking $24.72 for 7 months form my bank account and I DON'T have a phone with them.

2 years ago

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Edward Walsh Watertown, CT

I have been with them for many of years, I need'd to upgrade my phone and it's been nothing but a nightmare. Try to buy this one phone and for three days now every time the price keeps changing. so gave up and keeping my 3g phone. and looking for a new carrier for service.

2 years ago

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Lisa Witter Lutz, FL

My parents had consumet cellular one phones they were told that their bill would be 20.dollars a month come to find out it was over 40.00 . My parents are on disability and retired. When they told me I switch them to Spectrum and their bill is 14.00 a month I would not recommend consumer cellular to anyone.

2 years ago

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Mike Murray Miami, FL

This company is awful in a million ways, which you’ll know if you take any time to read about them, but I just want to point out that they will refuse to port your number to another carrier so be very sure that you want to use them forever or change numbers.

2 years ago

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KBlanco Altamonte Springs, FL

Consumer Cellular are Crooks. They offer one price, but later charge much higher. They claim no contracts. I told them to close my account- they continued to charge me. These crooks also don’t have the data coverage they claim. Avoid at all costs!

2 years ago

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David Bond Franklin, KY

It took for ever just get started. They lied about being able to keep my old phone and number. Had to go through 2 different sim cards, numerous calls to customer service and they still get everything done. I would not recommend Consumer Cellular for my dog. Worst phone service of all time

3 years ago

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Bcsteele Black Mountain, NC

Extremely disappointed. Ordered and paid for a phone a week ago. Paid for expedited service. Phone hasn’t been received and customer service is beyond useless. They were actually rude and condescending. Maybe it has to do with my being a senior?

3 years ago

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Jeff Paine Washington, DC

Sometimes calls don't come it; sometimes I can't call out. More often the quality is soo bad I have to ask the other person to call back using my land line. And I havae never been able to get someone from Consumer Cellular on the line.

3 years ago

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Bob Bellah Knoxville, TN

Awful company, so many things wrong with this company there is not enough room to state it all. No notification of a voice mail, person calls you it might show up or it may not. Don’t waste your money.

3 years ago Edited January 26, 2022

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Randall Knoxville, TN

BEST PLANS for the money! They don't hype all the frills to entice you sign on. Very simple to understand billing!

3 years ago

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William Carocari Branford, CT

BUYERS BEWARE . The thirty day "No risk" return will not apply if you purchase your phone from some one other than Consumer Cellular directly. I made my purchase at Target and found on trying to return it at twenty-two days that the Target return policy ( twenty days) applied so I am stuck with a phone. Customer Service was of no help.

3 years ago

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David s Newton

prices is less than half of Verizon, which i had for 20 years. however, as soon as i switched the junk mail started pouring in. like 100 per day.

3 years ago

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Stella Goll

They handled my situation completely and quickly, getting my faulty phone replaced at no additional cost to me.

3 years ago

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angelo sturino

for the purchase of both the phone and grand pad is ideal for ouragegroup, customer setvice is verygood

4 years ago

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Linda Flynn Summerville, SC

Best phone company ever. Consumer Cellular has the best prices for seniors and their service is awesome as well.

4 years ago

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JOhannes Decoz Houston, TX

Eight months ago I cancelled and two months after that they were still sending me invoices. I finally paid to get rid of them, and now they are still sending me a bogus invoice. Their service was horrible, their coverage was horrible, and their billing is crooked. Stay away from this company and avoid some aggravation.

4 years ago

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DON GIBSON Tulsa, OK

JUST STARTED SERVICE AND THEY SENT THE PHONE TO THE WRONG ADDRESS AND UPS RETURNED THE PHONE AND THEY SAY THEY GOT THE PHONE BACK BUT THEY ARE STILL BILLING ME FOR THE PHONE, WHEN YOU TRY TO CONTACT THEIE CUSTOMER SERVICE YOU ARE PUT ON HOLD AND NEVER COME BACK TO YOU. WHE

4 years ago

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Douglas Cann Naples, FL

Lousy reception, lousy transmission, extremely limited coverage (don't believe their advertising), texts are not received or sent and just try to get them on the phone, you'll be subject to endless advertising and when that's over you'll find you are 48th in line to talk to someone.

4 years ago

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yyzsfo Greenbrae, CA

Decent rates, but not enough gradations/options in plans and very problematic to use in Canada and other countries. Expect to switch to Xfinity Mobile.

4 years ago

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David Erie, PA

I placed 4 different Phone calls on 9/15 in an attempt to join..was never actually able to complete transaction......very bad customer service experience today..Reps seemed very disinterested in helping me. I was lured by the low cost of the plans but found the experience disappointing. :(

4 years ago

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Gary Pell

When I was with them I only had basic phone service but they charged me for every text message that anyone sent me. I had no way of reading them, but had to pay for them any way.

4 years ago

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Terry Kargel Denver, CO

After 3 trips to the Tech Desk at the Target in Glendale, Colorado, I was still unable to get switched from AT&T. Trip 1: I was told my AT&T PIN wasn't accepted. Trip 2: I was told my Galaxy S6 was "locked". Trip 3: I brought in the unlock code from AT&T and was told the CC person "didn't show up today". I'm done.

4 years ago

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preston deleo Uncasville, CT

i have had service with several cellular company and never before have i been hit with so many robo calls, 7 in one day all targeting seniors.. How are they getting my number. I have had this number for ever and now i have to switch carriers and get a new phone number. thanks consumer cellular.,.

4 years ago

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James Zakostelecky Hermitage, PA

received sim cards on a Friday for two lines one finally got transferred on Sunday after many calls to c.c. it is now Tuesday night and still trying to get the other transferred they keep telling me to wait three hours and it should be done I'm thinking they meant 300 hours. the savings aren't worth the hassle

4 years ago

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Chris B Waukesha, WI

I have had the service for a little more than 2 weeks and this is the worst service by far. It reminds me of when cell phones were just becoming popular. Lots of dropped calls and unable to send or receive texts consistently. I'm firing them and going with a different service. They suck!

4 years ago

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Mary R Bates City, MO

Buyer beware I never even opened the SIM card because I did not need to activate any phone on consumer cellular yet I was charged almost $35 they said once I purchased the SIM card it was activated. So not only did I give from $5 for the card I gave them $35 for absolutely nothing

4 years ago

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Eric Avinger, TX

Horrible service , if you could call it that ... The ole bait and switch ! False advertising !!! Customer service is nothing but excuses . Most of the time my phone displayed no network connection and when connected dropped calls ... Don't waste your money on consumer cellular !!!!!!!!!!!!

4 years ago

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George Nicoloff

After many years, CC jacked-up my plan to $75. I saw my wife was using her phone a lot, so I thought it (unlimited) was OK. When I checked, it turns out my average bill should have been $45. I called CC for a rebate, they said "We cannot). So I SO WITCHED TO sPECTRUM. wATCH YOUR PLAN. tHEY RIPPED ME OFF FOR OVER $700.

4 years ago

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Crystal Newville, PA

We had absolutely no service in our house or outside! It was awful. I called them, they had no answer for me. We had our phones for 2 weeks, (too long) and sent back. I ended our contract and went back to vetizon. So many problems

4 years ago

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Dennis Ferguson Seattle, WA

I just received my first invoice. I was quoted $92.00 per month in writing. The invoice was $102.00. My quote in writing did not include taxes and fees. I left AT-t and their quoted price was exactly what I paid.

4 years ago

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Rocco V. Hudson, NY

I dumped this outfit a couple of years ago due to their completely incompetent tech support. My wife chose to stay with them. Eventually, she needed a replacement phone, with a extra-cost warranty, which they now will not honor. I have since learned that ANY company recommended by AARP or Consumer Reports is to be AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS!!!

4 years ago

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Peggy Sinden Blue Springs, MO

I like that I don't have to worry that I have enough minutes and that they are always there when I need them.

4 years ago

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Anonymous

Threre are definitely customer service friendly. It would be a no brainers for them to offer a military discount to Veterans.

4 years ago

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Virginia Cleveland, TN

This phone gives me everything I need for a total charge of $31.08 monthly. What more needs to be said!!

5 years ago

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Linda B Bethel, CT

I love that they automatically bump your plan to the next level if you reach a limit so no penalties

5 years ago

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Sharon Humphries Wellford, SC

Great company! Get good area coverage, and always there to help you with any problems, great customer service!

5 years ago

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Russell American Falls, ID

I tried to get it and i they said i needed a sims card so i ordered it and paid $10 to get it shipped faster now they will not ship the sims card and they will not refund my money and they will not turn service on so I'm screwed out of $10 if you want to throw your money away this one is good for that

5 years ago

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Thomas Groveport, OH

Good prices. Only problem was service in eastern North Carolina when we stayed at a place about 60 miles west of the Outer Banks.

5 years ago

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Helen Locklear Pembroke, NC

I've been with the company and I love it. I called and requested a specifi phone and now I am enjoying it.

5 years ago

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Cheerful1 Dublin, CA

Company would not refund money when my mom died. Charged the time used for calling to cancel. Never answers call to cancel on hold for hours. Had to use menu to add service to finally talk to customer service. I would give customer service a zero star if I could.

5 years ago

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charles richmond

Customer service representatives are always prompt to try to answer your questions and solve any problems.

5 years ago

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Lovis Williams Okeechobee, FL

Where is the 0- Star Rating? To give this pitiful company a fraction of a star is over rating them. If you live in Florida their coverage is weak at best. They offer no resolution to problems and continue to apologize for their scam artist company. Never Again,

5 years ago

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Coramsfield Essex, MA

3 sets of SIM cards, and $135 later it still doesn't work. They make setting up wi-fi calling impossible which means if there is no cell service on the network they pick for you, there is no service. Also, make absolutely certain that your service is canceled when you cancel it.

5 years ago

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David Milwaukee, WI

Money hungry company that preferred to lose a long time customer over $4.65. On top of it they have an automatic upgrade system which causes your bill to go up without your consent. Customer service people usually sounded very nice till after I paid my last bill and they overcharge me with no solution to the problem. Never again.

5 years ago

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Samuel L Upchurch Marble Hill, MO

Consumer Cellular sucks you in with there 30 day free trial then make it near to impossible to cancel. Called to cancel waited 30 minutes then gave up. They are quick to talk to you when signing up but you can't get anyone to talk to you when you want to cancel.

5 years ago