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An Affordable Cellphone Plan

Jordan2 — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:34:26 GMT

I have a Tracfone, up to now it's been okay for me since I don't use it much. I am going to be making a temporary move, so my cellphone will be my only phone. I'm only interested in unlimited talk, I don't text and not looking to use it for any online things. I looked up Consumer Cellular, Cricket Wireless, Metro, and Boost. I would probably purchase a phone through them. Does anyone know much about these plans, also is there a brick and mortar store or do I order it online?

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m0rgan — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:38:29 GMT

We bought our phones from Republic and use there service. We are very happy. It is very reasonable.

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fthunt — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 20:56:46 GMT

I don't have any mentioned but did read several negative postings here about Consumer Cellular - about their customer service.

You might try searching the web for Reviews.

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deepwaterdotter — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:11:35 GMT

We've been happy with Consumer Cellular for many years, but have never needed to call their customer service. I find their website easy to navigate.

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Marp — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:23:23 GMT

@Jordan2, Tracfone has an unlimited talk and text plan for $20 a month.

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PickyPicky3 — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:27:37 GMT

Why not just add minutes to your Tracfone? Low cost and easy to do right from the phone. All moves are stressful -- I wouldn't make a phone change if I didn't have to.

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kittyloo — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:53:37 GMT

as two other posters mentioned, you can add ONLY minutes to your tracphone. i've had tracphone for years. i can't tell you how many times when dh and i were somewhere, and i got reception and he didn't on his fancy expensive phone. why change what you are already familiar with?

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kaydee50 — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 21:55:41 GMT

I dropped Consumer Cellular because one month when I used more than my usual amount of time, they automatically switched me to a different plan without notifying me. To get back to my original plan I would have had to call them. I switched to AT&T.

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caroln242 — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:06:10 GMT

@kaydee50 wrote:
I dropped Consumer Cellular because one month when I used more than my usual amount of time, they automatically switched me to a different plan without notifying me. To get back to my original plan I would have had to call them. I switched to AT&T.

I've been with Consumer Cellular for years and love it. I don't know why they would have complaints about customer service. I've called them a few times over the years and always been impressed with their service. The thing about switching to a different plan is so you don't get charged expensive overages if you go over your minutes or data. They just kick you up to the next level plan for that month. All you have to do is call them to return to your original plan. And since I am an AARP member, I get a 5% discount on my bill every month. So, yeah, I'm happy with Consumer Cellular!

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rockygems123 — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:24:46 GMT

@Jordan2 wrote:
I have a Tracfone, up to now it's been okay for me since I don't use it much. I am going to be making a temporary move, so my cellphone will be my only phone. I'm only interested in unlimited talk, I don't text and not looking to use it for any online things. I looked up Consumer Cellular, Cricket Wireless, Metro, and Boost. I would probably purchase a phone through them. Does anyone know much about these plans, also is there a brick and mortar store or do I order it online?

@Jordan2

I purchased a Tracfone last year through QVC as a secondary phone, I have unlimited talk / text on that phone and it is $20 - $25 / month. The price range is because when I purchased they offered $15 for the first couple of months if I remember correctly and my recent billing was for $23 / month.

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Jordan2 — Sun, 10 Jan 2021 22:26:37 GMT

@Marp wrote:
@Jordan2, Tracfone has an unlimited talk and text plan for $20 a month.

@Marp oh, I didn't know that. I just thought buying minutes could get costly, having an unlimited talk plan seems the better route.

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Nitefall — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 00:21:32 GMT

If I were you I would just stay with Tracfone as previously suggested. I"ve had a Tracfone for years and adding anything is so easy, minutes, texts, and GB data.. You can add thru your phone or on your desktop or laptop thru the Tracfone website by just adding your phone number. Service is really affordable more so than any other carrier that I've researched. Good Luck

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Bridgegal — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:05:47 GMT

I know this is a long shot and don't know where you live but if you have xfinity/comcast check their mobile plan out. IF you have internet thru them , you can get unlimited talk for $15.00 a month. It's only available to their internet customers but it's the cheapest unlimited plan I've ever seen. You also get unlimited data and texting included but you don't have to use that ,of course.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 03:31:14 GMT

Consumer Cellular has won awards for exceptional customer service. I've never used them but even I know they switch you to a different plan if you exceed your minutes. They say this is to the customer's advantage.

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AngelPuppy1 — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:46:44 GMT

I've had a really cheap Tracphone for years and just buy a $20 card every 3 months. Awhile ago I did buy an Iphone - finally - and went through Consumer Cellular. They have many levels of plans you can get. You can just call them and they will walk you through what you can get. They have been very nice to deal with so far.

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tototwo — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 12:43:51 GMT

Another vote for Consumer Cellular. I've been with them since they first partnered with AARP. I've had excellent customer service. Not to mention super cheap service. My regular plan is $24 per month -- when I go over, I get bumped up to a higher level for one month ($46). I have never had to call them to get back to my regular plan. We travel all over the USA and always have service no matter where we are. I'm happy.

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 14:46:17 GMT

@Jordan2

Tracfone is the most affordable cell phone carrier and it provides customers with great service.

If you decide to use a smartphone as your daily driver. I would recommend a Verizon Pre-Paid plan. When a person uses a Pre-Paid plan you buy an IPhone from Apple and take it to a Verizon store to be activated.

Most customers buy iPhones direct from Verizon with a promotion and an unlimited data plan.

VZW sells more IPhones than any carrier.

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brandiwine — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 15:21:02 GMT

I don't know your age, but if your over 55 check out T-Mobile. My DH and I have unlimited everything for a grand total of $60.18 a month for both of us. Great service and coverage.

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Shelbelle — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:34:35 GMT

We are seniors, have Consumer Cellular, perfect for us, very reasonable, and great plans.

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willdob3 — Tue, 12 Jan 2021 00:48:42 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
I don't have any mentioned but did read several negative postings here about Consumer Cellular - about their customer service.
You might try searching the web for Reviews.

@fthunt

I’ll add mine here. Consumer Cellular has horrible customer service! I found that out quickly and jumped ship ASAP!

I only recommended no contract plans. I can recommend WalMart’s Straight Talk. I used them for years. Good CS but you’re unlikely to ever need it.