Consumer Cellular MVNO
Consumer Cellular offers dealers access to the lucrative senior market with AARP-endorsed service on AT&T and T-Mobile networks. Dealers benefit from excellent customer retention, 5G access, and simplified plans that appeal to 50+ customers. The carrier’s award-winning customer service and flexible month-to-month plans create loyal customers. Strong commissions and repeat business make Consumer Cellular highly profitable for dealers.
Consumer Cellular MVNO Information
Network
AT&T
Family Plans
Yes
E-Mai
No E-mail Support
Phone
(888) 345-5509
Consumer Cellular Top Plans
4G/5G
Plan Features
4G/5G
Plan Features
4G/5G
Plan Features
Become an Consumer Cellular Authorized Retailer
Becoming an Consumer Cellular Authorized Retailer gives you the opportunity to partner with one of the most trusted names in wireless, backed by nationwide coverage and a strong brand reputation. Retailers gain access to competitive commissions, exclusive promotions, and marketing support designed to drive in-store traffic and sales. With no credit checks or contracts, Consumer Cellular appeals to a wide customer base, helping you attract new activations and build repeat business. It’s a low-risk, high-reward opportunity to grow your revenue with a proven product lineup customers already know and trust.
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Consumer Cellular Plan Comparison
Carrier Name | Plan Name | Plan Cost | Talk | Text | Data | High Speed Data | Hotspot | Int Roaming |
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Consumer Cellular Pros & Cons
Pro's & Con's about Becoming an Consumer Cellular Authorized Retailer
Things We Like
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
Things We Don't Like
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 Port Out Process
What is the Port Out Process from Consumer Cellular
What you need (collect first)
Phone number(s) being ported
Consumer Cellular account number
Port-out/transfer PIN (or account PIN if they use that for ports)
Account holder name + billing ZIP (match exactly)
Step-by-step
Confirm the line is active
Do not cancel Consumer Cellular service before porting.
Get the account number + port-out/transfer PIN
Call Consumer Cellular Customer Service: (888) 345-5509
Or dial 611 from the Consumer Cellular phone
Request the account number and the port-out/transfer PIN (account holder verification required).
Official contact page: https://www.consumercellular.com/contact
Submit the port to the new carrier
Enter: phone number, account number, transfer/port PIN, billing ZIP, account holder name.
Common rejections (quick fixes)
PIN incorrect: re-confirm the porting PIN with Consumer Cellular and resubmit
Account # mismatch: re-check the account number provided by support
Name/ZIP mismatch: match exactly as stored on the Consumer Cellular account
Consumer Cellular APN Configuration
APN Configurations for Unlocked Devices on Consumer Cellular
📱 Consumer Cellular APN Settings
🔵 Consumer Cellular (AT&T Network SIM)
Name: Consumer Cellular (AT&T)
APN: att.mvno
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 410
Authentication Type: None
APN Type: default,mms,supl,hipri,fota
APN Protocol: IPv4 / IPv6
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: None
🟣 Consumer Cellular (T-Mobile Network SIM)
Name: Consumer Cellular (T-Mobile)
APN: fast.t-mobile.com
Proxy: Not set
Port: Not set
Username: Not set
Password: Not set
Server: Not set
MMSC: http://mms.msg.eng.t-mobile.com/mms/wapenc
MMS Proxy: Not set
MMS Port: Not set
MCC: 310
MNC: 260
Authentication Type: None
APN Type: default,mms,supl,hipri,fota
APN Protocol: IPv4 / IPv6
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4 / IPv6
Bearer: Unspecified
MVNO Type: None
💡 Setup Tips
Save the APN and select it as active, then restart your device.
If MMS doesn’t work, double-check the MMSC and APN Type fields.
Add
dunto the APN Type if your plan supports hotspot/tethering.iPhones typically pull the correct settings automatically once the SIM is inserted and Wi-Fi is connected.
