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2chiefsRus
Explorer
Feb 10, 2020

Consumer Cellular Coverage

We will be traveling in the north east United States this summer. We have Samsung S10e cell phones with Consumer Cellular using AT&T sim cards. How likely are we to have coverage in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire? Just looking for feedback from those recently using Consumer Cellular with AT&T sim cards.

Little background - we were full time from 2007 to 2014 using Verizon phones and data traveling all over the United States and Canada. 2014 to present we travel at least 6 months of the year so we are familiar with how unreliable campground wifi is and data limits on our phones works. We agree that Verizon coverage is the best but Consumer Cellular was significantly cheaper.
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2020
    If it helps, here is the link to ATT coverage maps.
    link Att
    Be aware, ATT says they have coverage in my home area. They are sketchy on voice, and poor on data as well.
    Basically from my experience with all these companies, take their claimed maps and enlarge all the out of service areas somewhat since they all want to appear to have the best coverage. For your trip, you may want to get a second throw away phone (cheap android model) and set it up on Verizon on a pay as you go plan, between the two, you can usually get one to work at least close to where you want to be.
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Feb 10, 2020
    At this stage in most of our lives...get the Verizon despite the cost.
  • CA_Traveler's avatar
    CA_Traveler
    Explorer III
    Feb 10, 2020
    Apparently cell maps are developed by the marketing groups. They all want to show the best coverage regardless of reality.
  • way2roll's avatar
    way2roll
    Navigator II
    Feb 10, 2020
    duplicity with VZ is a must if you have to stay connected, otherwise consider it down time. Get the opensignal APP and it will help pinpoint cellular coverage and towers in a particular area as well as some other helpful info.
  • 2chiefsRus's avatar
    2chiefsRus
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2020
    wanderingaimlessly wrote:
    If it helps, here is the link to ATT coverage maps.
    link Att
    Be aware, ATT says they have coverage in my home area. They are sketchy on voice, and poor on data as well.
    Basically from my experience with all these companies, take their claimed maps and enlarge all the out of service areas somewhat since they all want to appear to have the best coverage. For your trip, you may want to get a second throw away phone (cheap android model) and set it up on Verizon on a pay as you go plan, between the two, you can usually get one to work at least close to where you want to be.

    Great minds think alike :) We have been discussing getting a Verizon Pay as you Go plan for the summer months.

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