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Consumer Cellular Sponsors Grandparent of the Year Contest Are you, or do you know, a grandparent who does extraordinary things for their family and their community? Consumer Cellular wants to know and is asking people from across the country to submit their nominations so they can award travel prizes to three contestants for its first annual "Grandparent of the Year" contest. TMC - August 05, 2010 |
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Consumer Cellular Drops Data Pricing Consumer Cellular has upgraded its data and messaging plans to include full access to the Internet combined with text messaging, reducing the total price for both services through its "Connect!" program. Phone Scoop - August 02, 2010 |
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Wireless Week: Consumer Cellular has Extended its Relationship with the AARP Consumer Cellular has extended its relationship with the AARP and will remain the exclusive wireless provider for the organization's members through at least August 2011. Wireless Week - July 13, 2010 |
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Cellphone Call Center to Open, Hire 100 Consumer Cellular, a provider of wireless phones and services mostly for seniors, opened its second U.S.-based call center in the Valley, and the company plans to staff it with about 100 employees by the fall. AZCentral.com - June 09, 2010 |
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Consumer Cellular Opens Call Center, Looks to Hire 100 Consumer Cellular has opened a new call center in Phoenix that the company hopes to eventually staff with more than 100 employees. Phoenix Business Journal - June 08, 2010 |
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Consumer Cellular Thrives in Wireless Niche While fast networks and flashy gadgets capture all the glamour in the wireless industry, a nondescript Tigard company has built one of Oregon's fastest-growing companies out of a comparatively plain business plan: basic cell phones for seniors. OregonLive.com - May 22, 2010 |
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Suite 101: “Cell Phones and Plans Designed for Senior Users” Suite 101 reviews Consumer Cellular and the benefits it offers to consumers who want to own a cell phone but are afraid of complicated plans and expensive rates. Suite101.com - May 20, 2010 |
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Cell Phone Digest: “Consumer Cellular Now Offers Free, Automatic Mobile Usage Alerts” A first ever in the wireless industry, Consumer Cellular’s usage alerts do not require a customer to opt-in and are designed to eliminate unexpected overage fees on phone bills. CellPhoneDigest.net - April 07, 2010 |
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CTIA Wireless Week Daily: “Keeping it Simple” This year’s CTIA newsletter featured Consumer Cellular and the Doro PhoneEasy devices. Also highlighted is Consumer Cellular’s relationship with AARP. CTIA Wireless Week Daily - March 26, 2010 Download the PDF |
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Cell-Phone-Plans.Net: "Consumer Cellular and AT&T Senior Nation, Two Great Companies and Plans for Senior Citizens" Consumer Cellular provides cell phone plans that are simple and low cost - perfect for seniors! Cell-Phone-Plans.net - March 02, 2010 |
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Cell-Phone-Plans.Net: "How to Run a Cell Phone Business without Ripping Off Your Customers" How does Consumer Cellular retain their customers? By keeping their clients happy. Cell-Phone-Plans.net - February 23, 2010 |
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Cell-Phone-Plans.Net: "Cell Phones For Seniors: Top 5 Features to Look For in a Senior-Friendly Mobile Phone" Which cell phones are best for seniors? To find out the answer to that question, Cell-Phone-Plans.net turned to Consumer Cellular CEO, John Marick. Cell-Phone-Plans.net - February 19, 2010 |
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Aging in Place: "More Senior Cell Phone Choices" More praise for the features and functions of Consumer Cellular's Doro PhoneEasy 345 and 410 models. AgeinPlace.com - February 17, 2010 |
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Desert Senior Living: "Textin Isn't Just For The Grandkids Anymore" Reporter Steve Stewart writes about Consumer Cellular advantages: Our AARP partnership and Doro PhoneEasy devices PalmSpringSeniorLiving.com - February 13, 2010 |
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “AARP Offers Simple Phones for Seniors” Technology Reporter David Radin writes another feature about Consumer Cellular and our partnership with AARP. Post-Gazette.com - January 31, 2010 |
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: “Simple Phones for Older Users” Technology Reporter David Radin’s feature story about Consumer Cellular products, services and partners. Post-Gazette.com - January 02, 2010 |
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Recycle, Rebuild, Reuse: “Consumer Cellular's Phone Recycling Program Benefits Oregon Children” Consumer Cellular's cell phone recycling program benefits Doernbecher Children's Hospital, raising nearly $35,000 in 2009. www.RecycleRebuildReuse.com - December 15, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Green.TMCnet: “Green Technology – Consumer Cellular Recycles Phones to Aid Oregon Children's Hospital” Consumer Cellular is trying to help the planet, as well as give back to a local community through its cell phone recycling program. green.tmcnet.com - December 15, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Cell Phones for Seniors Features senior-friendly phones from Consumer Cellular. Information about monthly plans and discounts available through AARP is also included. Gadgeteer - December 01, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Doro PhoneEasy 345 and 410 Press Big Buttons Editor Geoff Duncan's holiday feature about Consumer Cellular and the company's simple, easy-to-use mobile phones – the Doro PhoneEasy 345 and PhoneEasy 410. DigitalTrends.com - November 30, 2009 Download the PDF |
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60-second review | Doro PhoneEasy Reporter Bridget Carey reviews the Doro PhoneEasy. Features both text and video evaluations. Miami Herald - November 24, 2009 Download the PDF |
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More Tech for Older People Tech writer for the New York Times, Eric Taub, outlines technology for mature adults, featuring Consumer Cellular and Famililink. New York Times - November 06, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Doro PhoneEasy handsets to compete with Jitterbug Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for the AARP, has announced two new senior-friendly phones, the Doro PhoneEasy 345 and the Doro PhoneEasy 410. CNET - October 19, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Super-Simple Swedish Cell Phones Hit U.S. If you wish phones just made phone calls, you might be in the market for a Doro. PCMagazine - October 19, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Consumer Cellular Launches Senior-Friendly Phones Jitterbug has some new competition today in the form of Consumer Cellular, which is offering two new phones by Doro and service targeting active seniors. WirelessWeek - October 19, 2009 Download the PDF |
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The Silicon Forest 25 For entertainment purposes only… Here’s The Silicon Forest 25, 25 of the region’s largest tech companies, ranked by annual revenue. The Silicon Forest Blog, The Oregonian - August 24, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Low-Cost, No-Contract Consumer Cellular Service Targets AARP, Seniors Here is a niche offering: Consumer Cellular wants seniors aged 50 and over to use its low-cost, no-contract cell phone service. About.com - July 27, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Seek out discount tricks Ways to reduce cell phone bills… It’s important to monitor your cell phone bill for unwanted and undeserved fees. Sun Sentinel - June 15, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Simple tech products for the less tech-savvy For many boomers and their parents, shopping for technology products may go beyond socializing and entertainment, focusing more on problem solving and even personal safety and well-being. Boom! Boomers & Beyond - June 01, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Consumer Cellular serves AARP target audience – now and in the future Last week we caught up with CEO of Consumer Cellular, John Marick, who talked about its now-nationwide service offering – no contract service intended for the low-usage cell phone user. Aging in Place Technology Watch - May 19, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Consumer Cellular targets the mobile mature Consumer Cellular is rapidly approaching the 500,000 customer mark as it focuses on the mature wireless user. Telephony Online - March 23, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Looking forward on a sunny afternoon... Consumer Cellular, a Portland company that provides cell service, said this week that its 2008 sales totaled $65 million. The Silicon Forest Blog, The Oregonian - February 27, 2009 Download the PDF |
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Dialing for dollars A new retail strategy could help Consumer Cellular grow despite the recession. Portland Business Journal - January 02, 2009 Download the PDF |
