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WDG Verified Carrier
WDG Listed Carrier
CONSUMER CELLULAR MVNO
Operated by Consumer Cellular
Consumer Cellular runs on AT&T and T-Mobile networks with affordable, flexible plans and strong support aimed at the 50-plus market, including AARP member discounts.
AT&T Network
Confirmed directly with the carrier
Not fully confirmed by the carrier
- Last verified Jan 2026 - Re-verify Yearly
DEVICES & NETWORK SUPPORT
What works on Consumer Cellular confirmed during carrier verification or by the WDG Team.
BYOD
TBD
eSIM
TBD
VoLTE
TBD
WiFi Calling
TBD
Hotspot/ Tethering
TBD
PLANS & PROMOTIONS
Best Value
Unlimited Talk & Text, 1GB
4G/5G
$20/mo
- Unlimited talk & text
- 1GB data
- No contract
Unlimited Talk & Text, 5GB
4G/5G
$25/mo
- Unlimited talk & text
- 5GB data
- No contract
Unlimited Talk & Text, 10GB
4G/5G
$35/mo
- Unlimited talk & text
- 10GB data
- No contract
Discounts
Multi-line / Family
Yes
Autopay Discount
No
International
International calling / roaming options are plan dependent.
Current Promotions
Plan promos, phone deals and port-in credits are plan and device dependent.
CONSUMER CELLULAR PLAN COMPARISON
Carrier Name | Plan Name | Plan Cost | Talk | Text | Data | High Speed Data | Hotspot | Int Roaming |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Consumer Cellular | 5GB Plan | $25/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5 GB | 5 GB | No | No |
Consumer Cellular | 10GB Plan | $35/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | 10 GB | 10 GB | Yes | No |
Consumer Cellular | Unlimited | $50/mo | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 50 GB | Yes | Yes |
CONSUMER CELLULAR DEALER PROGRAM
What carrying Consumer Cellular looks like for your store. Looking for master agents or distributors?
Use the WDG Directory.
PORTING IN TO CONSUMER CELLULAR
What a customer needs to bring their number to Consumer Cellular
1
Required to port in
Required customer info (name, address, account number, transfer PIN, etc.)
Account Number, Transfer Pin, Name, Billing Address
2
Details
Account Format
11111111111-1
Get transfer PIN
Call, App/MyAccount
Typical Completion
Yes
3
Restrictions
Any carriers Consumer Cellular cannot accept ports from are listed below:
No Restrictions
PORTING OUT OF CONSUMER CELLULAR
How to transfer a number away cleanly — and the fixes for common rejections.
What to collect first
Phone number(s) being ported
Consumer Cellular Account Number
Port-out / transfer PIN
Account holder name + billing ZIP (match exactly)
Must be active to port?
Yes
Can suspended/non pay port out
No
Process
-
Keep the line active — do not cancel before porting.
-
Get the account number + transfer PIN from support.
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Submit to the new carrier with billing ZIP and account holder name.
Common rejections
-
PIN incorrect: re-confirm and resubmit.
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Account # mismatch: re-check the number.
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Name/ZIP mismatch: match exactly as on file.
CONSUMER CELLULAR APN SETTINGS
APN configuration for unlocked devices on Consumer Cellular (AT&T network). Save the APN, select it, then restart the device.)
AT&T NETWORK APN
Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.
Step 2: Tap on Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Internet. This may also be called Connections or Wireless & Networks.
Step 4: Tap on Mobile Networks.
Step 5: Tap on Access Point Names or APN Settings.
Name
APN
Proxy
Not Set
Port
Not Set
Username
Not Set
Password
Not Set
Server
Not Set
MMSC
MMS PROXY
MMS PORT
MCC
MNC
AUTHENTICATION TYPE
None
APN TYPE
APN PROTOCOL
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL
IPv4
BEARER
MVNO TYPE
None
MVNO VALUE
Not set
ANDROID APN - CONSUMER CELLULAR
Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.
Step 2: On your phone, go to Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Cellular or Mobile Data.
Step 4: Under Cellular, tap on Cellular Data Options or Mobile Data Options.
Step 5: Tap on Cellular Network or Mobile Data Network.
IPHONE APN - CONSUMER CELLULAR
Name
APN
Proxy
Not Set
Port
Not Set
Username
Not Set
Password
Not Set
Server
Not Set
MMSC
MMS PROXY
MMS PORT
MCC
MNC
AUTHENTICATION TYPE
None
APN TYPE
APN PROTOCOL
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL
IPv4
BEARER
MVNO TYPE
None
MVNO VALUE
Not set
T-MOBILE NETWORK APN
Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.
Step 2: Tap on Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Internet. This may also be called Connections or Wireless & Networks.
Step 4: Tap on Mobile Networks.
Step 5: Tap on Access Point Names or APN Settings.
Name
APN
Proxy
Not Set
Port
Not Set
Username
Not Set
Password
Not Set
Server
Not Set
MMSC
MMS PROXY
MMS PORT
MCC
MNC
AUTHENTICATION TYPE
None
APN TYPE
APN PROTOCOL
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL
IPv4
BEARER
MVNO TYPE
None
MVNO VALUE
Not set
ANDROID APN - CONSUMER CELLULAR
Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.
Step 2: On your phone, go to Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Cellular or Mobile Data.
Step 4: Under Cellular, tap on Cellular Data Options or Mobile Data Options.
Step 5: Tap on Cellular Network or Mobile Data Network.
IPHONE APN - CONSUMER CELLULAR
Name
APN
Proxy
Not Set
Port
Not Set
Username
Not Set
Password
Not Set
Server
Not Set
MMSC
MMS PROXY
MMS PORT
MCC
MNC
AUTHENTICATION TYPE
None
APN TYPE
APN PROTOCOL
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL
IPv4
BEARER
MVNO TYPE
None
MVNO VALUE
Not set
VERIZON NETWORK APN
Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.
Step 2: Tap on Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Internet. This may also be called Connections or Wireless & Networks.
Step 4: Tap on Mobile Networks.
Step 5: Tap on Access Point Names or APN Settings.
Name
APN
Proxy
Not Set
Port
Not Set
Username
Not Set
Password
Not Set
Server
Not Set
MMSC
MMS PROXY
MMS PORT
MCC
MNC
AUTHENTICATION TYPE
None
APN TYPE
APN PROTOCOL
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL
IPv4
BEARER
MVNO TYPE
None
MVNO VALUE
Not set
ANDROID APN - CONSUMER CELLULAR
Step 1: Connect your phone to WiFi. This step is important.
Step 2: On your phone, go to Settings.
Step 3: Tap on Cellular or Mobile Data.
Step 4: Under Cellular, tap on Cellular Data Options or Mobile Data Options.
Step 5: Tap on Cellular Network or Mobile Data Network.
IPHONE APN - CONSUMER CELLULAR
Name
APN
Proxy
Not Set
Port
Not Set
Username
Not Set
Password
Not Set
Server
Not Set
MMSC
MMS PROXY
MMS PORT
MCC
MNC
AUTHENTICATION TYPE
None
APN TYPE
APN PROTOCOL
APN ROAMING PROTOCOL
IPv4
BEARER
MVNO TYPE
None
MVNO VALUE
Not set
CONSUMER CELLULAR WDG DEALER TAKE
Our editorial assessment of carrying Consumer Cellular not carrier-provided.
Strengths
AARP endorsement drives senior market trust
Excellent customer retention rates
5G access on AT&T and T-Mobile
Award-winning customer service reduces dealer workload
Strong commissions on senior demographic
Watch-outs
Limited to 50+ market primarily
Lower activation volumes than mainstream carriers
Slower adoption of new technology
Less appeal to younger demographics
Smaller dealer network and resources
CONSUMER CELLULAR FAQ
