Consumer Cellular (www.consumercellular.com) has a 4.3 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 231 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Electronics & Technology and its reputation is good. 81% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 9% are 1 star; The business has replied to 79% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-10.
What people say
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Mark T Sanders-Ferriera · 7 reviews · Experienced 2026-08-04 ·
★★★★★
Easy to order just what I wanted all good
Easy to order just what I wanted. Had a good selection to pick from. Arrived within a couple days after ordering. The only slight news’s they had only one color, black in the model I wanted. I don’t really care much, but if anyone wants a specific color you would be out.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-08
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that ordering was easy, that your phone arrived quickly, and that you found a device that fit your needs. We also appreciate your feedback about color availability.
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Alice · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-08-05 ·
★★★★★
Angie made my experience a good one
Angie made my experience a good one. Everything went smoothly and I would recommend Consumers Cellular to all my friends. I like paying $55 for 2 lines instead of $143.06 monthly. Has been a good experience for me so far. Thank you!
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-08
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear Angie made the switch smooth and that you're already enjoying the savings. We appreciate your recommendation and welcome you to Consumer Cellular!
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David Anderson · 1 review · Experienced 2026-08-06 ·
★★★★★
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
The new phone arrived on time. The Google setup proceeded correctly and completely. However, the Consumer Cellular network setup did not even begin. Scanning the included QR code produced an error message prompting me to call Tech Support. A lengthy discussion to describe the issue, followed by work by the specialist and 2 reboots of the phone. The setup was complete.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-08
Thank you for your feedback, David. We’re sorry for the trouble with the network setup, and we’re glad our tech support could assist you in resolving the issue.
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P Hunt · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-30 ·
★★★★★
Should have moved to CC sooner!!
Should have moved to CC sooner!!
Not sure why I was dragging my feet in changing providers… But cost motivated me to check out consumer cellular!
It was so easy, the rep that helped me was great, and moving the three lines was so simple! We went from paying $170 a month to AT&T and are now paying $75 a month for all three lines total!! I am so very happy… And… Our cellular coverage is even better than it was with AT&T! And that includes in some very rural areas!!
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-08
Thank you, P Hunt, for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear that switching to Consumer Cellular was easy and that you're happy with the cost savings and improved coverage.
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Joseph · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-31 ·
★★★★★
I would frankly rate my experience…mixed
I would frankly rate my experience mixed. The sales person I spoke to first was very professional and easy to work with. They then put turned me over to a technician who switched us over from Verizon. I found her to be very condescending. Using very sarcastic language and sometimes clearly seeming upset at questions my wife and I asked. Frustrating to the point that I almost stopped the switch over and stay with Verizon. .
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-08
Thank you for your feedback, Joseph. We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the technician, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve our customer service interactions.
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Rocky Taylor · 3 reviews · Experienced 2026-08-01 ·
★★★★★
BEST CELL PHONE SERVICE FOR SENIORS EVER!!!
I, Rocky Taylor, ordered a new iphone 17 and spoke to Regina to get it set up. My previous phone with you was an Iris Easy Flip phone which, of course, is very different. Regina was very helpful and seamlessly helped me through the set up process. Your customer service is always helpful, your representatives' speech is always understandable, and it's always a pleasure doing business with you.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-08
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear Regina made your transition to a new iPhone smooth and easy. We appreciate your kind words about our team and your continued support of Consumer Cellular!
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Donna White · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-12 ·
★★★★★
Untrustworthy
Consumer seller has been nothing but a nightmare for last two years that I have had service from them the very first time I received my phoneIt did not work for a week. I had to go to the Apple Store to have them fix my phones they were supposed to be brand new phones
They charge me extra fees without notice or emails confirmation most of the representatives are very rude. And demanding i am a senior citizen. An also disabled and I have been treated very cruel. If you do not want extra charges without any type of notice and like being disrespected, then this is the phone company for you . If not, I beg you to go to a different phone provider it’s not worth the headache. My phone bill was almost $200 and that was with an AARP discount..along with hundreds of extra dollars I have know reclulation of
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for your feedback, Donna. We're sorry to hear about the issues with your phone and the extra charges. Please contact our customer service team directly so we can review your account and address your concerns.
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Harold Marin · 10 reviews · Experienced 2026-08-02 ·
★★★★★
Read this before you activate and you will be glad
Before I share the issues you need to know, high-five to Marianne, who onboarded me and followed up to ensure all the facts were known before signing up. Then the technical rep took over, and I thought- repeat, I thought that was the end of activation. Not true.
Because Consumer Cellular is not a primary carrier service provider, like AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon, it will not make your iPhone work the same way as before. It takes work, and in my case it took three hours with an IT person at $70/hr and with Apple (still ongoing). It is not fixed and is not right. The problem is iMessage, the Apps, the passwords, the email accounts, getting and sending the texts. If you are used to having your iMessage sent as before, you have to change some things that technical at Consumer Cellular did not explain. Otherwise, the texts will be sent as an SMS. If this already sounds techie to you, then beware that the passwords, email accounts, and other things you had will not be connected in many cases. I had to spend one hour today dealing with this, in addition to the other time.
Also, and it's a big one for me, if I travel out of the country, unlike the other big carriers, CC will be VERY costly. They do not have international calling options such as pay X dollars, and you get X gigs of data. You will pay by the minute. True. My friends did not know this and received a $ 2,220 bill from Consumer Cellular when they thought calls to and from the USA would be included. I think that is because other countries do not have an arrangement with CC. So, you will have to find a way around this by getting another phone and signing up overseas or getting some kind of SIM or App, that is a workaround, which all sounds like a headache.
Because CC does not have retail stores, you cannot pop in and ask for human help. Stores are planned, I heard. So, with a phone that has another line for a relative in another area, I had to ask four people to help activate that one iPhone because it required the QR code to be sent to another phone, not the one being activated. All of these things are bothersome and probably, if I were writing to CC, I would say please provide the customer with a sheet of paper that says here is what could happen or will happen after you become our customer. But they did not give me ANY verbal information beforehand and so I was left in the dark.
Once again, CC is a good company when it comes to providing a service, as long as you are smart and get the facts about how to get all those apps, passwords and messages working when they have said goodbye.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you, Harold, for your detailed feedback. We're sorry to hear about the challenges you've faced and appreciate your suggestions for improving the onboarding process.
I had questions about a particular product, and they were answered quickly and patiently. I purchased the Iris EasyFlip 2 from the website very easily. I also purchased a case for the phone from the Consumer Cellular website. Everything was smooth and seamless.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you, Judith, for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear that your questions were answered quickly and that your purchase of the Iris EasyFlip 2 and case was smooth and seamless.
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Roger Morgan · 1 review · Experienced 2026-08-04 ·
★★★★★
I ordered an iPhone 17e
I ordered an iPhone 17e. The transaction was very easy . Consumer Cellular was very nice and courteous . I would recommend Consumer Cellular to anyone . I got the iphone17e because l don’t need all the bells and whistles that most people buy . I am a simple man so l got a simple phone !
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you, Roger, for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear that the transaction was easy and that you're happy with your iPhone 17e and our courteous service.
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Ruth Ciani · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-08-05 ·
★★★★★
Ordering and activating our new phones…
Ordering and activating our new phones through our account was so simple!
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you, Ruth, for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear that ordering and activating your new phones was simple.
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Bill Jenkins · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-29 ·
★★★★★
Very patient with me
Very patient with me, answer my questions in a language I could understand.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you, Bill, for your 5-star review! We're glad to hear that our team was patient and communicated clearly with you.
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Joe Brookman · 1 review · Experienced 2026-08-05 ·
★★★★★
Go out of business and sale to company…
Go out of business and sale to company knows what to do
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for your feedback, Joe. We're sorry to hear about your dissatisfaction. Please contact our customer service team directly so we can address your concerns.
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O and C Eschenbach · 9 reviews · Experienced 2026-08-01 ·
★★★★★
Easy to get an E-SIM
It was easy to change my SIM into a e-SIM. CC explained everything well so it was easy to get this task executed.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear switching to an eSIM was easy and that our team clearly explained the process.
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Michael · 9 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-23 ·
★★★★★
Very nice
Very nice, Very clear
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear our communication was clear and easy to understand. We appreciate your support!
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Peggy Ryan · 1 review · Experienced 2026-08-06 ·
★★★★★
Online store and Customer service
First the cc store online is easy to use. Secondly the customer service person today was knowledgeable and patient to help me with setting up electronic sim install.
Thank you!
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear our online store was easy to use and that our team provided patient, knowledgeable support with your eSIM setup.
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KCgo · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-28 ·
★★★★★
Easy to swap over
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear switching over was easy and hassle-free. Welcome to Consumer Cellular!
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Terri Kirschbaum Taylor · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-08-01 ·
★★★★★
Customer service was very helpful
Customer service was very helpful. There were some problems with the transfer of my service and I had to call 3 times. We resolved the issue. But so far, my phone is working the same as my previous carrier. I still only get 2 bars in my own house.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad our customer service team was able to help resolve the transfer issues, and we appreciate your comments regarding coverage in your area.
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sb · 1 review · Experienced 2026-07-30 ·
★★★★★
Consumer cellular made it very easy to…
Consumer cellular made it very easy to locate a new/upgraded phone-(different variety of phones and prices for all).
The purchase was very easy as well and they had apple care right there and other accessories available if the purchaser needed anything else.
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear you found the phone selection, pricing, and upgrade process easy and convenient. We appreciate your support and your choice to be with Consumer Cellular!
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Jeff Guinzio · 2 reviews · Experienced 2026-07-30 ·
★★★★★
Customer service was very helpful as…
Customer service was very helpful as well as patient!
Reply from Consumer Cellular2026-08-06
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear our customer service team was both helpful and patient. We appreciate your kind words!