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Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: DirectSubjection] #2939232
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I've had CC for about 9 months now. Had Verizon prior and T-Mobile before that. CC has been OK for the most part but we just went up to northern Michigan last week on vacation and I had several instances of not being able to get a signal. Never had that problem with Verizon or T-Mobile.

Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: 6PAX] #2939236
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Check out Puretalkusa.com I have been using them for years. Two lines for $36 a month unlimited talk text 2 GB https://www.puretalkusa.com/cell-plans

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Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: crackedback] #2939271
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Originally Posted by crackedback
Most of the services will have a coverage map available. I'd look at that before deciding on any carrier.

When I switched to Consumer Cellular from AT&T I compared the coverage maps.

Best I could tell they were identical.

Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: 340Cuda] #2939285
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Looks like PureTalk will give a referral bonus of $20 for each party. That is pretty good. I am thinking of switching now but I don't think I have an unlocked phone to switch with. Can you "unlock" a phone?

I see Mint Mobile has a really good monthly plan too. Anyone have experience with them?

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Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: roadrunninMark] #2939436
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I am on my second year with Mint Mobile.
I like it and have had better signal strengths than when I was on Verizon for 16+ years, especially after Verizon cancelled their 3rd party antenna tower coverage.
Mint uses the Tmobile system.

Slightly less than $23 per month for 4 GB data and unlimited talk/text, but you have to pay in advance.
Their WiFi Hotspot creation works good on an old Google Pixel XL
When you are at home their system uses cell-over-wifi automatically and uses none of your data allowance.

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Switched over my landline to Consumer Cellular about three months ago. Think I paid about $25 for a basic flip phone and my plan is just for unlimited phone usage - no texting or internet. My monthly bill is around $18.

Nice thing is that I can now block phone numbers, which I couldn't do with my landline. Any time I have to give out a phone #, I have almost always given out my landline # and not my cell #. I figure the $18 a month Consumer Cellular bill is insurance to keep my cell # under the radar. Plus I have had the landline for ~40 years and just like the number.

I have not used the phone on the road yet. Probably will some day.

Yes - I will recommend Consumer Cellular.

Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: 330Scott] #2940615
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I got a flip ph and kept my old number!!
I made 2 calls but they could not call me back, i will sign up on the web page and try to get more info.

Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: roadrunninMark] #2940689
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Originally Posted by roadrunninMark
Looks like PureTalk will give a referral bonus of $20 for each party. That is pretty good. I am thinking of switching now but I don't think I have an unlocked phone to switch with. Can you "unlock" a phone?

I see Mint Mobile has a really good monthly plan too. Anyone have experience with them?


Last year I got a NEW unlocked Motorola G7 "Power" (big battery) for $130. I don't see G7's, but now the G8's are out there for just a few dollars more. Do a quick google search...



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Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: Fat_Mike] #2940796
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maybe a couple of silly questions but again I'm not the brightest candle in the box especially with the new technology grin
I am currently with Century Link for both phone & internet (40 MBPS)

I realize we are being somewhat forced to the "cell phone technology" by banking, and several other requirements and plan on making the jump soon.

So the questions are:
I believe there are ways have your cell phone utilize the existing hard wired phones in your house while ditching the landlines cost IE: disconnect the phone service. If I am correct are there any drawbacks to doing so ?
Are their particular companies/adapters etc. that are better than others?

And if one does so, does this affect the internet service (DSL) by the same provider. To my knowledge, my location limits me to using the phone companies hardwired phone lines for internet access.

Several times I have called friends on there cell and they couldn't find it at the time which resulted in my calling their landline.
I don't like the idea of having to carry a phone everywhere I go in the house or shop.
It's a bit harder to misplace 4 or 5 phones LOL
TIA beer

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wanted to bump this, had no problems since july, but the phone just stopped working yesterday, i cant call out, i cant rec calls, and i cant check my voice mail. i have tried to get a different signals in different locations but still nothing. i tried to call the tech line but i hung up after 35 min of listening to how important my call was.
any ideas?

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Originally Posted by ekim
wanted to bump this, had no problems since july, but the phone just stopped working yesterday, i cant call out, i cant rec calls, and i cant check my voice mail. i have tried to get a different signals in different locations but still nothing. i tried to call the tech line but i hung up after 35 min of listening to how important my call was.
any ideas?

Which carrier did you wind up with ? And is it a new phone or a dinosaur like i have ?

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Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: ekim] #2982555
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You're sure airplane mode hasn't been turned on?


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Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: 3hundred] #2982564
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its a new flip phone . i dont know what airplane mode is, i will try the web page again.

Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: ekim] #2982682
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I have used Consumer Cellular for about five years with iPhones and no issues.

Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: ekim] #2982701
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Originally Posted by ekim
its a new flip phone . i dont know what airplane mode is, i will try the web page again.


Airplane mode shuts off the phone from sending or recieving calls. Look it up in your phones instructions to see how to trun it on and off.

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Originally Posted by TJP
maybe a couple of silly questions but again I'm not the brightest candle in the box especially with the new technology grin
I am currently with Century Link for both phone & internet (40 MBPS)

I realize we are being somewhat forced to the "cell phone technology" by banking, and several other requirements and plan on making the jump soon.

So the questions are:
I believe there are ways have your cell phone utilize the existing hard wired phones in your house while ditching the landlines cost IE: disconnect the phone service. If I am correct are there any drawbacks to doing so ?
Are their particular companies/adapters etc. that are better than others?

And if one does so, does this affect the internet service (DSL) by the same provider. To my knowledge, my location limits me to using the phone companies hardwired phone lines for internet access.

Several times I have called friends on there cell and they couldn't find it at the time which resulted in my calling their landline.
I don't like the idea of having to carry a phone everywhere I go in the house or shop.
It's a bit harder to misplace 4 or 5 phones LOL
TIA beer


a few companies make a bluetooth receiver that links to your cell phone when you come in the door.
It will ring on that base and any wireless phones attached to that base like your regular land line would normally have done. Except you don't actually connect to a land line anymore.
I too don't carry my phone around when I am at home. Much to the annoyance of people trying to reach me. I drop it in one place and leave it there. If I happen to be close enough I will pick it up, but they all have my home phone, just too lazy to look it up.

https://www.amazon.com/PANASONIC-Link2Cell-Bluetooth-Assistant-Expandable/dp/B072N3T79P
one example

Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: ekim] #2982807
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Originally Posted by ekim
its a new flip phone . i dont know what airplane mode is, i will try the web page again.


my mother in law has the same filp phone thorugh cc.
try rebooting it. sometimes they push updates and it goes offline and had to be rebooted to connect.
assuming you just woke up and it stopped working vs fiddling with something and it stopped.

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Ive had it for 3 years maybe.... no issues other then no data at my house but not really there fault... its my location.


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rebooting it did the trick.

Re: anyone using consumer cellular? [Re: ekim] #2982933
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I switched to Consumer Cellular about 3.5 years ago & ask myself all the time - why didn't I do it a LOT longer ago? $34.00 a month like clockwork, & I have fewer dropped calls than when I had Verizon at $86.00/month. Also, I bought a new $99.00 Samsung phone from them at the outset & it's been fabulous. Still on the original battery even.

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