{"id":221659,"date":"2018-12-10T02:22:25","date_gmt":"2018-12-10T02:22:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.seniorliving.org\/?p=221659"},"modified":"2026-05-05T23:58:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T23:58:16","slug":"consumer-cellular-plans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seniorliving.org\/cell-phone\/consumer-cellular\/","title":{"rendered":"Consumer Cellular Plans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Everyone needs to feel connected. This is truer for older adults than anyone else. Often, they live alone and are retired. This means that they do not get out on a regular basis and thus do not often socialize. Having a cellular phone<\/a> can change all of that. It can help older adults to stay connected as well as providing them with the security to leave the house and be able to reach help no matter where they are.<\/p>\n

Features for Seniors<\/h2>\n

Seniors are often drawn to features such as larger button and screens, better lighting, and clearer louder speakers. Consumer Cellular has taken that into consideration with its cellular offerings. Regardless of which features an older adult finds appealing<\/a>, Consumer Cellular has a solution that fits the need.<\/p>\n

Costs<\/h2>\n

The costs of having cellular phone service through Consumer Cellular include the price of the phone, the monthly service plan chosen, and any additional accessories purchased. These costs can be reduced by bringing a phone to the plan using the free Consumer Cellular SIM card. Otherwise, the phone is likely going to be the largest cost.<\/p>\n

Another way to lower costs is to connect those friends and family that are called the most on one plan. Additional lines are just $15 per month and share talk, text, and data services. The reason this can save so much is that Consumer Cellular allows members of the same plan to call each other with no charge.<\/p>\n

Phone Cost<\/h3>\n

Phone costs vary depending on what type of phone is needed. If checking out pictures of the grandchildren on social media, playing games like Candy Crush, or perusing the internet is the goal, there are a number of smartphones available through Consumer Cellular. For older adults who only want simple calling features and the security a cell phone can provide, a simple flip phone could be all that is needed. In fact, Consumer Cellular has the Doro 7050 which is designed with the senior in mind.<\/p>\n

DORO 7050 – $50.00 – Red or Graphite<\/h4>\n

This handy little flip phone is designed with the older adult in mind. To that end, it has features such as:<\/p>\n