Consumer Cellular?

welch100 · 07-07-2016, 11:25 AM

everybody for the helpful replies. I think the price difference for us at this point is not big enough to make up for the hassle of changing and other potential issues. We'll stick with Verizon for now anyway.

thinkxingu · 07-07-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by welch100

I think the price difference for us at this point is not big enough to make up for the hassle of changing and other potential issues. We'll stick with Verizon for now anyway.

This is what we figured out, especially since Verizon's service is definitely the best.

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JanN · 07-09-2016, 06:59 AM

I bought a TracFone on the shopping channel in April. It cost $90 (includes a LG smartphone and 1200 minutes of data, 1200 of phone service and 1200 of texting. I got the model supported by Verizon service and have been very happy with the coverage both in eastern MA and here in Meredith. I do not use it as my primary phone (have a land line in MA) but it is a cheap travel phone. Will renew when the year or minutes run out.

songkrai · 07-09-2016, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JanN

I bought a TracFone on the shopping channel in April. It cost $90 (includes a LG smartphone and 1200 minutes of data, 1200 of phone service and 1200 of texting. I got the model supported by Verizon service and have been very happy with the coverage both in eastern MA and here in Meredith. I do not use it as my primary phone (have a land line in MA) but it is a cheap travel phone. Will renew when the year or minutes run out.

Tracfone is either CDMA or GSM. Tracfone goes by your activation zip code. So you could get T-Mobile, AT&T, or Verizon.
If you do get a Tracfone that is CDMA you will get Verizon for coverage. Same Verizon as everyone else.
Tracfone now has BYOP (bring your own phone) and will work on any phone that is CDMA. Any iPhone, Samsung, etc. that is CDMA. Phone has to be unlocked and you do have to purchase a Tracfone Smartphone SIM Kit.
Tracfone does not require any monthly plan. Just pay as you go. Note: if you do a lot of web surfing on phone (data) Tracfone may not be for you.

JanN · 07-09-2016, 07:28 AM

I believe you were the one who helped me decide by going to Dale Rd. in the spring to check coverage. Thank you.

Also the data is free when you have access to free wifi.

DBreskin · 07-09-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

This is what we figured out, especially since Verizon's service is definitely the best.

In my experience Verizon's service leaves something to be desired, but their coverage seems to be the best where I travel.

thinkxingu · 07-09-2016, 05:03 PM

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In my experience Verizon's service leaves something to be desired, but their coverage seems to be the best where I travel.

Semantics? Service as in coverage and ability to use. No one else is close, and that includes all those MVNOs. Sure, some will work fine in a certain area, but for overall coverage Verizon is currently untouchable. And they can charge because of that.

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DBreskin · 07-09-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by thinkxingu

Semantics? Service as in coverage and ability to use.

The service provided by some of the Verizon stores is poor; their salespeople are not as knowledgeable as I would like with regard to the hardware they sell.

I agree Verizon has the most reliable coverage in the USA.

07-07-2016, 11:25 AM	#1
welch100 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Welch Island, Gilford Posts: 51 Thanks: 50 Thanked 15 Times in 6 Posts	Thanks! everybody for the helpful replies. I think the price difference for us at this point is not big enough to make up for the hassle of changing and other potential issues. We'll stick with Verizon for now anyway.

07-09-2016, 06:59 AM	#3
JanN Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 174 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts	TracFone I bought a TracFone on the shopping channel in April. It cost $90 (includes a LG smartphone and 1200 minutes of data, 1200 of phone service and 1200 of texting. I got the model supported by Verizon service and have been very happy with the coverage both in eastern MA and here in Meredith. I do not use it as my primary phone (have a land line in MA) but it is a cheap travel phone. Will renew when the year or minutes run out.

07-09-2016, 07:28 AM	#5
JanN Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 43 Thanks: 174 Thanked 20 Times in 11 Posts	I believe you were the one who helped me decide by going to Dale Rd. in the spring to check coverage. Thank you. Also the data is free when you have access to free wifi.