Consumer Cellular Reviews 13,891

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service and customer support, highlighting the helpfulness and positive attitude of the staff. Many people appreciate the smooth user experience, noting the ease of transactions and the simple process of setting up new phones or transferring service. However, some customers experienced issues with product delivery, specifically regarding the omission of necessary charging hardware with new phones. A few other people also felt that customer service was occasionally unhelpful or provided conflicting information, leading to frustration with phone activation or problem resolution.

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Service

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Customer service

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Staff

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Product

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User experience

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy transaction: new iphone 17e. Really don’t care for replacing a phone that still works, but that’s because I’m old enough to remember when phone companies provided hardware that worked FOREVER. It... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We purchased 2 new phones and transferred to CC from another carrier at a CC store. When we got home, one phone was unable to place or receive calls. The lady who had set up our phones was unable to... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Like many of my sign-up experiences these days, what was billed as a "easily done on-line" set up failed. No, not because I can't follow instructions. I followed them to the letter, and carefully. But... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had Consumer Cellular service for many years now. I have actually purchased 3 iphones from them over the years. I have never had any problems and can always get great cell service. I especi... See more

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Company details

  1. Mobile Network Operator
  2. Cell Phone Accessory Store
  3. Cell Phone Store
  4. Telecommunications Service Provider

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Consumer Cellular makes wireless simple and affordable. We offer flexible plans, nationwide coverage and a range of devices with no long-term contracts—plus we have an Excellent Trustpilot rating. Bring your own phone and keep your number or pick new ones—either way, you’ll get award-winning, 100% U.S. based customer support. Visit us online or at stores across the U.S.


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4.2

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Chat with a person and not a robot

My husband got a new phone and needed help setting up a few things. We did a chat and the person we chatted with was very helpful and knowledgeable. He made it a very easy process.

28 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear our chat representative was helpful and knowledgeable, and that they were able to make the setup process easy for you. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2nd times a charm

The customer service is always great, they are to the point, helpful, and make things easy for me. Set up looked confusing but was very simple.-Thank you

28 February 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for the kind feedback. We are happy to hear our customer service continues to be helpful, clear, and to the point, and that what first looked confusing turned out to be simple. We truly appreciate you sharing your experience and saying thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Kim was able to help me save some…

First Kim was able to help me save some phone messages I was worried about losing. Then when I called to have our service transferred, Maria was phenomenal. I hadn’t changed phones in 8 years. She was able to walk me through it and did it with lots of patience. She was proficient, professional and just very nice. She made this change so easy. Thank you Maria.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are thrilled to hear that Kim and Maria were able to help you every step of the way and make such a big change feel easy after so many years. Their patience, professionalism, and kindness are exactly what we strive for, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to recognize their outstanding support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sheik gave fantastic customer service!

Sheik gave fantastic customer service. We could not connect the phone due to something out of our control. Sheik troubleshot the issue, and we had a happy ending. In my opinion, CCgoes above and beyond to assist you!

24 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for sharing this great feedback. We are excited to hear that Sheik provided fantastic service and was able to troubleshoot the issue and get everything resolved. Going above and beyond for our customers is exactly what we strive for, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Best phone service for senior citizens !

I needed to replace my old phone. I bought a new moto 5G phone and the price was great, even included free shipping. My phone arrived in 3 days and set up was easy. I had to call customer service to activate my phone which only took about 10 minutes. Very friendly and helpful. I have been with Consumer Cellular for 11 years. Great service and great company.

24 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for the wonderful feedback. We are thrilled to hear everything from the pricing and free shipping to the quick delivery and easy setup worked out so smoothly. It is especially meaningful to know our team was friendly and helpful, and we truly appreciate your loyalty over the past 11 years.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm 64

I'm 64, with very little knowledge of smartphones. The gentleman that helped me knew how to make it a wonderful experience. He answered every one of my questions (I had many!), and made it a very satisfying experience !

21 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We are excited to hear that our representative made the process comfortable, answered all your questions, and helped make using a smartphone a positive and satisfying experience. We truly appreciate your kind words and your trust in Consumer Cellular.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service!

I recently switched from Verizon to Consumer Cellular and couldn’t be happier. I upgraded to a new iPhone 17, and the number‑porting process was fast, smooth, and handled by an outstanding support agent. He was professional, patient, and extremely helpful, and made what I expected to be a stressful switch feel easy and seamless.
Everything activated quickly and has been working perfectly since. The only challenging part of the entire experience was transferring my very large photo and video library to the new iPhone—but that was purely an Apple issue. Apple Support helped me resolve it, and it had nothing to do with Consumer Cellular or their service. Just remember to make sure you have enough cloud storage before switching - I learned a slightly longer way.
Overall, Consumer Cellular exceeded my expectations. Excellent customer service, an easy transition, and reliable service—I’m very glad I made the switch and would absolutely recommend them.

24 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear your switch from Verizon was smooth, your new iPhone activated quickly, and that our support agent made the process easy and stress free. It is great to know everything has been working perfectly since, and we truly appreciate your recommendation and trust in Consumer Cellular.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The ladies made my xfer of my phone

The ladies made my xfer of my phone from T-Mobile to consumer cellular, painless as possible. finally felt cared about by customer service. So far Happy with the features I have with my plan and my phone is working great no dropped calls.

21 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for the kind feedback. We are excited to hear your transfer went smoothly and that our team made you feel genuinely cared for throughout the process. It is great to know your plan features are working well and that your service has been reliable with no dropped calls.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very disappointed with Consumer…

Very disappointed with Consumer Cellular processing of my return of my fall device. First Ally fall device failed to hold a full charge after 4 mos. They sent me a replacement which I spent over an hour on the phone with Tech Support to find out Consumer Cellullar NOT configure the device (no sim card). They sent me another and it appears to be work. I return both units using the shipping label (UPS) supplied my Consumer Cellular. Both unit were taken to UPS on March 19, 2026 to be sent back. My receipt showed both unit were shipped at the same time. Did hear any back from Consumer Cellular until they charged my Credit Card for $220. Spent over 1 hour with them on the phone taking to find out what the $220 charge was for. They finally said they need to ask for a review of this charge. They said I would hear back from them within 5 days. On the 5th days I received an email saying they accepted my return with no explanation on what they had accepted and when I would get the credit. After spent about another half an hour on the phone with them they finally said I would hear back from their accounting by the end of the work day today about the credit. At this point I do not Recommend Consumer Cellular!

28 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We are sorry to hear of the frustration you encountered. We have requested additional information as we would like the opportunity to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the very best service

I had the very best service, Julian was excellent. I was very comfortable changing services and phone with him. He made it seamless. Barbara

20 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you so much for sharing this kind feedback, Barbara. We are thrilled to hear that Julian provided excellent service and made changing services and phones feel seamless and comfortable. We truly appreciate you choosing Consumer Cellular and taking the time to recognize his support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IPhone purchase

I recently purchased an iPhone and the process went smoothly. The consumer cellular information was accurate and the representative very helpful. I was able to complete everything on my own on the website once I had my questions answered.

20 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are glad to hear the purchase process was smooth, the information provided was accurate, and our representative was helpful. It is great to know you were able to complete everything easily on the website after getting your questions answered.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Last year I rlswitched to Consumer…

Last year I rlswitched to Consumer Cellular and picked up a Google Pixel 10a, and the whole experience has been refreshingly smooth.
From the start, Consumer Cellular made the process easy—no pressure, no confusing fine print, just straightforward plans that actually make sense. Their customer service stood out right away. I had a couple of questions during setup, and I was able to reach a real person quickly who was patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely helpful.
The Google Pixel 10a has been a great choice. It’s fast, responsive, and the camera quality is impressive—especially for the price point. Everything from transferring my data to getting up and running was simple, and the phone performs exactly how I need it to for everyday use.
What I appreciate most is the value. Between the affordable plan and the quality of the phone, I feel like I’m getting exactly what I need without overpaying.
Overall, I’d highly recommend Consumer Cellular to anyone looking for reliable service with excellent support, and the Pixel 10a is a solid, dependable phone that delivers where it counts.

25 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you so much for the thoughtful and detailed review. We are thrilled to hear your switch was smooth, that our team provided clear and patient support, and that you are enjoying both the value and performance of your Pixel 10a. It means a lot to know our straightforward plans and service made such a positive impression, and we truly appreciate your recommendation.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Experience better than anticipated

Experience has all been positive from initial calls with questions to the conversion from U. S. Cellular, which was attempting to force the purchase of all new devices. The conversion was efficient and effective. All is now operational on both cell and landline services at just over one-third of my previous charges.

27 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are excited to hear everything has been positive, from your initial questions to a smooth and efficient conversion. It is great to know all your services are up and running and that you are seeing such significant savings. We truly appreciate you choosing Consumer Cellular and taking the time to leave this feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast & excellent service

Fast & excellent service. A huge relief to speak to an actual human being who spoke clearly @ concise! Not to mention knowledgeable staff!!

20 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for the great feedback. We are excited to hear you received fast, excellent service and that our knowledgeable team made the experience clear, concise, and easy. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share this with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New IPhone

Locating a phone and making a purchase was quick and easy PLUS it arrived in 2 days! We've been with Consumer Cellular for years and will continue to be loyal customers.

23 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for the kind feedback. We are excited to hear that purchasing your phone was quick and easy and that it arrived so fast. We truly appreciate your loyalty and are grateful to have you as a long‑time Consumer Cellular customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was very easy to purchase a new…

It was very easy to purchase a new iPhone and receive a trade in for my old phone. The new phone arrived quickly.

22 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are happy to hear the purchase and trade in process was easy and that your new iPhone arrived quickly. We appreciate you choosing Consumer Cellular and taking the time to leave your feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchased a new phone plan and phone…

Purchased a new phone plan and phone from Consumer Cellular on April 1st it is now April 28th and I have not been able to make calls at all. Did everything their technicians said to do to make the phone and system work. Very poor company. Going to go with different company. Do not recommend Consumer Cellular at all!!

28 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

We are sorry to hear about your experience and understand how frustrating it is to be without working service, especially after following all recommended steps. We appreciate you working with our customer service team while the local outage is being addressed, and we hope service is restored as quickly as possible. If you need any additional help or updates, please continue reaching out to customer support so we can assist further.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a new customer 2 months in, Superb.

As a new customer 2 months in, I have nothing but praise for this company and employees. Switching over and porting my number was a breeze and adding a data line for my iPad online was equally easy. The quality of the calls is excellent and since I brought my own devices, I can't comment on hardware.

22 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. We are excited to hear that your switch was smooth, number porting was easy, and adding a data line online was just as seamless. It is great to know you are enjoying excellent call quality, and we truly appreciate you choosing Consumer Cellular and sharing your experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Consumer Cellular has got it right

Consumer Cellular has got it right, good knowledgeable staff, and can handle any issue. The number one thing I like about CC is their staff all are in the U.S. and speak English. Thanks

25 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

Thank you for the kind words. We are excited to hear that our knowledgeable team was able to help and handle your needs so well. Providing clear, reliable support is something we take pride in, and we truly appreciate you sharing your experience.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I called today regarding reinstating service and ending up going a different route due to unprofessionalism.

I called today regarding my grandparents’ account after they had previously ended service and were attempting to reinstate it. They had already sent their phones back, but did not currently have working service, so I called on their behalf with them present on the line.

Unfortunately, my experience with Traci/Tracy was extremely disappointing. She was rude, impatient, and dismissive while I was trying to explain the situation. Instead of offering support, it felt like she was taking advantage of a confusing situation involving elderly customers who were already without phone access. She had even made the comment of “well, do you not have a phone in your hand currently while calling me” which at the beginning of the call I had stated I was calling on behalf of my grandparents because they didn’t have access to a phone, implying I was lying.

At the end of the call, she stated there would be a brief survey, but instead abruptly disconnected the call, clearly preventing any feedback from being left.

Because of how my grandparents were treated, and given that they are elderly and in a vulnerable position, we no longer felt comfortable moving forward. We chose to switch them to a different provider the same day. My grandparents have been a dedicated customer for the last 12 years and is now out more money because of this.

Customer service should be patient, respectful, and especially mindful when working with older individuals. This experience was the opposite. I would give your business to any place else that serves with compassion at the least.

26 April 2026
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Reply from Consumer Cellular

We are very sorry to hear about this experience and how your grandparents were treated. This is not the level of patience or respect we expect from our customer service, especially when assisting elderly customers. We appreciate you taking the time to share these details, and we would like the opportunity to address your concerns. Please reach out to our customer support team so we can review what happened and see how we can assist further.

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