We could lower our cell phone bill by going to consumer cellular through aarp.We don't tether, we hardly use our cell phones, just emergencies, and a few phone calls to family. Does anyone use it? If so, how is the coverage? Any hidden or surprise charges? We have at&t now, and have had no problem while traveling. We'd like to save some $$. Thank you for any help.

I tried them and all was well for just past the 30 day guarantee. My wife and I both lost cell service at the same time but the timing was awful because my best friend was dying in CA and we are in FL and I just couldn't afford to miss what might have been the last time I would talk to him.I was told to send back both phones and they would be repaired and returned; taking no more than 3 weeks. It was the only phones we had and couldn't take that chance. I ran back to Verizon to have my old phones reactivated. Consumer Cellular basically told me "You are past the guarantee period so we can do nothing for you". I was stuck with both phones and kept Verizon until I found Tracfone. This is absolutely the best cell deal there for me. Like you, I don't use it too much and I am not a smart phone kinda guy. My cell bills are now less than $10 per month.

I switched from AT&T to consumer cellular was able to keep my number and reduce my monthly charge by $29. and have 200 minutes could go lower as I seldom use those.If you have a AT&T phone you only need a new sim card from Consumer Cellular.

We've had Consumer Cell for years. Saves us about $45 a month at least. We just recently started using a couple of their smart phones and like them. They use AT&T as the carrier so coverage is pretty good in most cases. I would recommend them overall.Dave

My dh would get the 200 minute plan. Would I be able to get the second phone and share his minutes?

As an alternative, you can get 250 min per month plan on PagePlusCellular for $12. month using the Verizon Network. No activation charge if porting your current phone no. Can use most any existing Verizon phone, including Android/Apple 3G smartphones. Their customer service is rated higher than most service providers.

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charlysmom_dad
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
Thanks to all for the replies. We'll be making a decision soon.
Romer1
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
Just got a TracFone smart phone operates on Verizon network. Has triple minutes for life. 60 minute card is $19.99, get 180 minutes talk, 180 text, 180 data and 90 days. Minutes roll over, just have to buy new card before 90 days.
RAS43
Explorer III
Mar 05, 2014
charlysmom&dad wrote:
My dh would get the 200 minute plan. Would I be able to get the second phone and share his minutes?

That is what I did with our daughter. She used her phone with a Consumer Cellular card and shares my wife's minutes.
RAS43
Explorer III
Mar 05, 2014
Shadow Catcher wrote:
Coverage out west is not good https://www.consumercellular.com/Home/CoverageMap

Not true. My wife has C.C. and she has coverage all over the west. That map may not be accurate.

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