1 GB
Consumer Cellular · 1 line
- 1 GB data
- 1 line
- AT&T, T-Mobile
- No contract
$20/mo$250first year
Best phone plans for seniors
Plans from providers that focus on simple, low-usage packages.
Prices on this page were last verified on .
6 plans in the catalogue currently match this brief. Monthly prices in this selection run from $20 to $60.
Ranked on the real cost over 24 months, the best option today is the Consumer Cellular 1 GB: $20.00 a month, or $20.42 a month on average once the promotional period and any activation fee are included ($490.00 over two years).
Matching plans (6)
5 GB
Consumer Cellular · 1 line
- 5 GB data
- 1 line
- AT&T, T-Mobile
- No contract
$25/mo$310first year
10 GB
Consumer Cellular · 1 line
- 10 GB data
- 1 line
- AT&T, T-Mobile
- No contract
$35/mo$430first year
Unlimited — age 50+
Consumer Cellular · 1 line
- Unlimited data
- 1 line
- AT&T, T-Mobile
- No contract
$35/mo$430first year
20 GB
Consumer Cellular · 1 line
- 20 GB data
- 1 line
- AT&T, T-Mobile
- No contract
$45/mo$550first year
Unlimited — age 18-49
Consumer Cellular · 1 line
- Unlimited data
- 1 line
- AT&T, T-Mobile
- No contract
$60/mo$730first year
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Frequently asked questions
- What matters most in a plan for a senior user?
- A predictable monthly bill, usable customer service and enough data for messaging and maps. Unlimited talk and text is standard in this segment.
- Can I get a discount for adding lines?
- Yes. Providers in this segment usually apply their multi-line discount from the second or third line, which makes family accounts cheaper per person.