1GB
$20.00/mo
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| Carrier | Consumer Cellular |
|---|---|
| Billing | prepaid |
| Data | 1 GB |
| Hotspot | Not included |
| 5G | Yes |
| Intl data | No |
| eSIM | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much is Consumer Cellular 1GB?
Consumer Cellular 1GB is $20.00/month on a prepaid plan. Prepaid means you pay before the month starts; no contract or credit check.
- How much data does Consumer Cellular 1GB include?
Consumer Cellular 1GB includes 1 GB of high-speed data per month on the Verizon network. Past that allotment, data is typically slowed to 128 Kbps or 2G speeds for the rest of the cycle.
- Does Consumer Cellular 1GB include mobile hotspot tethering?
Consumer Cellular 1GB does not include a separate hotspot allotment. Tethering may still work but data and speeds depend on the carrier's hotspot policy. Check the carrier disclosure if hotspot use is critical.
- What network does Consumer Cellular 1GB use?
Consumer Cellular 1GB runs on the Verizon network. Coverage is the same as Verizon's in any given location. See our Verizon coverage map for what to expect at your address.
- Can I bring my own phone to Consumer Cellular 1GB?
Yes — Consumer Cellular 1GB supports BYOD. Your phone needs to be unlocked (carrier-locked phones must be unlocked first) and band-compatible with the underlying Verizon network. Activation is via eSIM or physical SIM.
- How do I switch to Consumer Cellular 1GB from another carrier?
Sign up for Consumer Cellular 1GB, choose "transfer my existing number," and provide your current carrier's account number, port-out PIN, and billing ZIP. Most ports complete in 15 minutes to 4 hours. Don't cancel your old service first — the port-out usually closes the old line automatically. See our switching guide for the full walkthrough.
- Where does Consumer Cellular 1GB have coverage?
Consumer Cellular 1GB has the same coverage as Verizon. We have a county-level coverage map at /coverage/consumer-cellular — enter your ZIP to see strong/fair/poor/none classification at your specific address. Coverage is identical across all plans on the same underlying network.