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05-10-2023, 09:15 AM | #1 |
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Consumer Cellular Service
Does anyone know if Consumer Cellular provides good service around the lake?
Presently have Verizon which is excellent on Rattlesnake Is but looking for a less expensive alternative. Any suggestions appreciated. |
05-10-2023, 10:11 AM | #2 |
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Search for Consumer Cellular on this site and you should get your answer.
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05-10-2023, 02:44 PM | #3 |
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Yes their site states there is coverage but wondering if anyone has actually had experience with using the service...
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05-10-2023, 03:35 PM | #4 |
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The smaller 'phone companies' don't typically operate their own RF network; they lease channels from the big players like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile; and are referred to as as a 'virtual' phone companies'.
So, the good news is (ironically) that, as a Consumer Cellular customer, your calls are actually being handled by Verizon, AT&T, etc. But, the bad news is, your calls are typically allocated a lower priority when it comes to assigning channels; most apparent during times of high demand. The 'big boys' take care of their own, first! Additionally, the employer owned phones of First Responders (typically in more urban situations) are assigned a higher priority ...... they will always be able to make a call regardless of how busy the network. We're all equal ...... some are just more equal than others! Last edited by root1; 05-10-2023 at 05:01 PM. |
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Every few years I call and complain and they knock $10 a month off my bill. This year I call and tell them if they don't give me a substantial discount I'm switching to a new provider. The guy tells me he's going to knock $40 off my bill because I've been a loyal customer for 17 years. Then I ask if there is any senior citizens discount and he says he's going to give me another $30 a month over 55 discount. So one call netted me a $70 a month discount, my bill went from $178 per month to $108 per month. I asked if this was a one year deal and he says, no it's forever. I got to tell you I was shocked how easy it was! They must be losing customers. Last edited by Biggd; 05-11-2023 at 06:47 AM. |
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The same goes with cable companies. They will offer the current promotion if requested.
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05-11-2023, 07:51 AM | #7 |
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If you're already an Xfinity customer, You can get Xfinity Wireless for $15 per month. You can also bring your old phone. Xfinity Wireless uses the Verizon cell network. We're very happy with the service.
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05-11-2023, 02:50 PM | #8 |
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We switched from Verizon to Consumer Cellular a couple of years ago as we were having problems with spotty connections. CC has been good. We’re on the east side of Cow.
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05-12-2023, 08:53 AM | #9 |
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The way I explain it to others when they ask,, think of the coverage map like a big McDonalds shake,, Verizon hands you a shake straw and 2nd tier folks like Cricket, Consumer Cellular (and anyone else who is not Verizon/AT&T/T-Moble) are handing you a normal straw.
Can you drink a shake with a normal straw? Yes, but I hope you're not sucking hard. |
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05-12-2023, 10:22 AM | #11 | |
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So make a call to Consumer Cellular and ask what carrier is used for your specific address. My budget carrier uses the Verison network. Have had no problems using phone nathonwide. But locally there have been dead spot is some small areas of Sandwich, Holderness, Dorchester (NH) . . . and a few other small strips of roadway. At my home - AT& T network carriers do not work. |
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05-12-2023, 11:14 AM | #12 |
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We used to have Verizon and dumped it based on ridiculous pricing and poor coverage. We went to T-mobile and have good service at a much better price (almost half of what we were paying).
All carriers will have their dead spots. I personally would avoid the lower tier providers. |
05-15-2023, 05:29 AM | #13 |
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Spectrum Mobile
Spectrum customers can stick with the Verizon network and get a promotional rate that offers 2 unlimited lines for $30/month, plus money off a new phone. I went with that back in November and it has been great. Don't notice a "size of straw" problem but the signal cuts out in the same places Verizon did.
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