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General discussion

Consumer Cellular

Nov 25, 2011 6:33AM PST

$165 is the phone price after instant rebate, applied at time of purchase. Consumer Cellular requires a $35 activation fee, but no contract. Consumer Reports rates Consumer Cellular at the top of no-contract service providers.

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