What is Consumer Cellular? Consumer Cellular is a phone service provider that’s been around since 1995. It’s a preferred partner of the AARP and has been since 2008. It offers a huge range of ...

Switch from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon to a smaller provider like Consumer Cellular or Mint Mobile. Consumer Reports members who have done this said they’re saving close to $500 a year.

Consumer Cellular's wireless phones and plans are sold nationwide at leading retailers such as Target and Walmart, as well as directly to consumers at ConsumerCellular.com or (888) 345-5509.

Consumer Cellular has a toll-free phone number with an 888 area code. But in its advertising, the company only shows a 10 digit number and omits the "1" that you'd typically dial first.

Review the Fees You could be paying for things you don't want or need. For instance, the $10 per month you were happy to pay to insure your phone when it was new might not make sense when it's ...