Consumer Cellular Boosts Wireless Plans Without Increasing Prices

PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwire - July 28, 2009) - Effective today, Consumer Cellular (https://www.consumercellular.com), AARP's exclusive wireless provider, has increased the benefits of its Voice, Messaging and Data Plans -- without increasing prices.

"In this economy, many people are downsizing to get more value out of their cell phone calling plans," said Consumer Cellular CEO John Marick. "To best accommodate the needs of our customers, Consumer Cellular is adding minutes, text messages and data storage to our plans at no additional cost. Our goal remains to offer simple, affordable and practical cell phone service."

Consumer Cellular's low rates apply any time and everywhere within the United States. The plan changes occur automatically so customers enjoy the benefits immediately. Customers who add Consumer Cellular's Wireless Web browsing option before December 31, 2009, will get $5 off each month for the first two months of the plan.

Improvements to Consumer Cellular's cellular plans include:

Changes to Voice Plans

                Monthly Free               Change from
Plan Name       Fee     Time    Additional Previous Plan
--------------- ------- -----   ---------- ---------------------
Anywhere Casual $10     n/a     $0.25      n/a
Anywhere 250    $20     250     $0.25      50 more FREE minutes
Anywhere 1,000  $40     1,000   $0.25      200 more FREE minutes
Anywhere 1,500  $50     1,500   $0.25      300 more FREE minutes
Anywhere 2,000  $60     2,000   $0.10      400 more FREE minutes

Changes to Messaging Plans

Monthly                        Change from
Fee       Free    Additional   Previous Plan
-------   -----   ----------   -----------------------
$2.50     100     $0.10        No change
$5.00     500     $0.10        300 more FREE messages
$10.00    1,000   $0.10        500 more FREE messages
$20.00    2,000   $0.10        1000 more FREE Messages

Changes to Wireless Web Data Plans

Monthly                            Change from
Fee          Free    Additional    Previous Plan
-------      -----   ----------    ---------------
$5.00        2 MB    $0.01 / KB    1 MB MORE data
$10.00       15 MB   $0.01 / KB    10 MB MORE data
$20.00       30 MB   $0.01 / KB    20 MB MORE data

About Consumer Cellular

Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for AARP, was founded in 1995 on the belief that everyone should have affordable access to the safety and convenience of cellular service. The company provides its customers with simple, affordable cell phones and calling plans, guaranteed satisfaction and top-ranked customer support staff all located within the United States. Plus, Consumer Cellular customers never have to sign a long-term contract in order to start service.

The Portland, Ore.-based company is privately held and utilizes the nation's largest voice and data network, covering more than 296 million people -- or 97 percent of the U.S. population. As one of the nation's leading wireless wholesalers, Consumer Cellular is able to purchase wireless service in large volumes, providing its customers with the best of both worlds: great low rates and the best cellular network available. For more information: https://www.ConsumerCellular.com or call 800-686-4460.