5 GB
Consumer Cellular · 1 line
- 5 GB data
- 1 line
- AT&T, T-Mobile
- No contract
$25/mo$310first year
1 GB
Verified tariffEditorial score 3.4/5Last verified Oct 29, 2026MVNO
Our editorial score is 3.4 out of 5, based on the real cost over 24 months ($20.42 a month with the activation fee included), the 1 gb of data it includes, and whether it carries a contract, forced autopay or upfront months. How we score plans
Real monthly price
$20/month
$250 for the first year · $20.00 standard monthly price
- 1 GB data
- 1 line
- AT&T, T-Mobile
- No contract
Is the 1 GB worth it?
On real cost over 24 months, the Consumer Cellular 1 GB is the cheapest of the 6 Consumer Cellular plans we track, at $20.42 a month on average once the promotional period, where there is one, and the activation fee are included.
What you actually pay
| Period | Promo price | Standard price | Activation | Total cost | Average / month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 months | — | $20.00 × 12 mo | $10.00 | $250.00 | $20.83 |
| 24 months | — | $20.00 × 24 mo | $10.00 | $490.00 | $20.42 |
Plan details
| Provider | Consumer Cellular (MVNO) |
|---|---|
| Data | 1 GB of data |
| Lines | 1 line |
| Network | AT&T, T-Mobile |
| Hotspot | Not included |
| Contract | No contract |
| Activation fee | $10.00 |
| Taxes & fees | Not included — expect a surcharge on the bill |
| Speed | Speeds are reduced when the 1 GB is used, unless SmartFlex auto-upgrades to the next plan. The price already includes the $5 AutoPay and e-billing discount; add about $3.99 per line in operational fees and $0.86 federal USF. $10 activation fee per line. |
| International | Not stated by the provider |
| Data status | Verified tariff |
Price history
Every time the recorded price changes, a new line is added. If the price disappears or looks wrong, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for verification instead of being shown with stale data.
No price record yet for this plan.
How the 1 GB compares with other Consumer Cellular plans
Real cost over 24 months, promotional period and activation fee included, ordered from the cheapest to the most expensive in the Consumer Cellular range. The plan described on this page is highlighted.
| Plan | Data | Monthly | First year | Average / mo over 24 mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB This plan | 1 GB | $20 | $250.00 | $20.42 |
| 5 GB | 5 GB | $25 | $310.00 | $25.42 |
| 10 GB | 10 GB | $35 | $430.00 | $35.42 |
| Unlimited — age 50+ | Unlimited | $35 | $430.00 | $35.42 |
Showing 4 of 6 published Consumer Cellular plans. See the full Consumer Cellular range.
Other Consumer Cellular plans
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
Alternatives on the AT&T, T-Mobile network
These providers buy wholesale access to the same physical network as Consumer Cellular. Reception is identical; the plan, the data allowance and the price are not.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the Consumer Cellular 1 GB cost?
- The rate is $20 a month. Including any activation fee, the first 12 months cost $250.00 in total, an average of $20.83 a month.
- Is there a contract on the 1 GB?
- No. The plan carries no fixed-term commitment.
- How much data does the 1 GB include?
- 1 GB of data, with no hotspot allowance stated.
- Which network does Consumer Cellular use?
- Consumer Cellular, as an MVNO, runs on the AT&T, T-Mobile network. Coverage and speeds are those of AT&T, T-Mobile.
- Are taxes and fees included in the 1 GB price?
- No — the advertised price excludes taxes and fees, so expect a higher figure on the bill. A one-off activation fee of $10.00 applies.
- Is the 1 GB good value against other Consumer Cellular plans?
- On real cost over 24 months it is the cheapest of the 6 Consumer Cellular plans we track.
- How up to date is the 1 GB price?
- The tariff was last verified on Oct 29, 2026. When a price can no longer be confirmed, the plan is pulled from the site and flagged for review rather than displayed with a stale figure.
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