How To Login To Consumer Cellular Phones, Check APN Settings & Activation

Consumer Cellular is a mobile virtual network operator that has its services targetted at seniors who want lower cellphone bills than the massive data allotments that you get with many other service providers. Because of the lower rates, there are also many others that now use it for different wireless services including texts and data.

Apart from the low prices, Consumer Cellular offers various monthly plans that do not require contracts, making it easy for you to change plans without the fear of any penalties.

Although it stands on its own, Consumer Cellular provides its wireless service through the networks of AT&T and T-Mobile. As of 2018, it revealed that it had reached over 3 million subscribers.

Coverage

In terms of its coverage, Consumer Cellular has a very wide reach as the network it uses belongs to AT&T and T-Mobile, giving it a nationwide coverage and access to over 99% of America’s population. More so, it is very dependable whether you are using the Talk plans or the Connect.

If you want to be certain about the network coverage where you are, you can easily put in your five digit zip code on their website and click on Check Coverage which you will find after scrolling down the page.

Consumer Cellular Plans

Cellular has its plans in the form of Talk Plans and Connect Plans. With the former, you get talk time while the latter also comes with text and data. More so, it has plans for a single line and multiple lines. As indicated, you can change the plan you are on at any time you want without any fee.

Talk Plans

The plan has only two packages available; the 250 minutes package that costs $15 per month and the unlimited package that costs $20 per month. With this nationwide talk plan, you can get to select either to go with a line or 2 lines. Adding an extra line will cost you an additional $15 whether you are using the unlimited plan or the $15 plan.

If you are really interested the Talk plan, you may consider going for the Unlimited plan because you only need to add $5 more dollars to get it rather than spend $15 for 250 minutes.

Connect Plans

Under the connect plans which offer you text and data, you have the options of going with the 250 MB at $5 per month, 2GB at $10 per month, 5GB at $20 per month, 10GB at $30 per month, and 20GB at $40 per month. With all these, you will have unlimited text.

You can select both the Talk plans and the Connect plan and go with whatever selections you make on either a line or 2. Here also, an additional line will cost you $15 more. One of the best things about the plans is that you are allowed to select the plans that you want based on your needs.

Although you can select the Talk only plan without selecting a connect plan, you cannot select a connect plan without adding a talk plan.

For AARP members, Consumer Cellular gives a 5 percent discount on any plan you get. Other benefits that you get with the membership are a discount of 30% on select accessories and a 100% risk-free guarantee.

Consumer Cellular Phones

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Like with most other network providers, Cellular has its own phones which can be bought from its website. The phones are available for those who may need something very simple like a flip phone or a smartphone from popular manufacturers including Samsung, Motorola, and Apple. The prices of the phones vary according to what you need.

If, on the other hand, you have a phone that you want to use, the network also allows for one to bring one’s phone and get a SIM card for free.

For a phone you are bringing to work, it has to either be previously used with AT&T or T-Mobile, or it has to be an unlocked phone. Also, the SIM compatibility is not something to worry about since the cards provided are in all sizes: Nano, Micro, and Standard.

How To Activate Consumer Cellular Phone Service

Before you will be able to connect to the network, you will need to activate your service or phone whether you brought your phone or you got one from Consumer Cellular. There are different activation methods for the two situations.

For a phone from the network

If you buy a phone from the network, you can either do the activation online or by phone. For a customer who has requested a new number assigned by the network, you will have your phone already activated.

If you are porting your number or transferring it from another carrier to the network:

  • You will need to log into My Account and then select Activate Your Equipment
  • From there, all you need to do is to follow the steps requested to complete the activation.
  • If you are finding it hard to follow, you can call the network with another line on (888) 345-5509 to have it done for you.

For a phone you brought

If you brought the phone yourself, you will find your activation code on the SIM card that you must have ordered. The code is important in the activation process.

  • Again, you will need to log into My Account and then select Activate Your Equipment
  • Just like the first, you will need to log into your account and then follow the provided processes.
  • If you are having any problem following the online processes, you can reach to Consumer Cellular’s customer center to have it done for you via phone. So as not to get the process interrupted, it is advised that you call the center using another phone. The center number is (888) 345-5509.

See Also: Verizon Wireless Locations, Router Login, APN Settings, Data Usage

Consumer Cellular APN Settings

After you are through with the activation, you should receive your settings. However, if you don’t get the APN which you will need for internet and MMS. The APN settings are provided for both T-Mobile and AT&T networks, but if you still have any problem after putting them, you can contact the customer care at (888) 345-5509.

APN Settings for T-Mobile Network

  • Name: CC
  • APN: wholesale
  • Proxy: none or not set
  • Port: none or not set
  • Username: <blank>
  • Password: <blank>
  • Server: none or not set
  • MMSC: http://wholesale.mmsmvno.com/mms/wapenc
  • MMS Proxy: none or not set
  • MMS Port: none or not set
  • MCC: 310
  • MNC: 260
  • Authentication Type: none or not set
  • APN Type: default,supl,mms or default,mms,agps,supl,fota

APN Settings for AT&T Network

  • Name: reseller
  • Proxy port: Blank or Not Set
  • Proxy push: Enabled or None
  • Authentication type: secure, none, or not set
  • Username: <Blank>
  • Password: <Blank>
  • APN: reseller
  • MMSC: http://mmsc.mobile.att.net
  • MMS Proxy: proxy.mobile.att.net
  • MMS Port: 80
  • Authentication Type: None or Not Set
  • APN Type: default, mms, supl or default,mms,agps,supl,fota

Login

Logging into the Consumer Cellular is rather straightforward. All you need to do having registered is to go to the company’s website and on the right-hand side, you will see Log In. Hover on it and two fields for your phone number and password will be provided. Fill them and click on Log In. With that, you will be logged into your account.

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