{"id":3988,"date":"2015-06-29T08:57:15","date_gmt":"2015-06-29T15:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=3988"},"modified":"2023-01-11T16:06:46","modified_gmt":"2023-01-12T00:06:46","slug":"aarp-members-enjoy-great-benefits-with-consumer-cellular-including-free-workshops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/aarp-members-enjoy-great-benefits-with-consumer-cellular-including-free-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"AARP members enjoy great benefits with Consumer Cellular\u2014including free workshops!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s an old proverb that states, \u201cIf you want to go far, go with others.\u201d Along with AARP, we share a focus and commitment to the unique needs of the mature market so they can live life to the fullest. Our goal is to provide high-quality cellular service and price-sensitive solutions to more and more customers. With our rapid growth, we continue to offer more benefits to AARP members than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>Consumer Cellular has been an AARP provider since 2008 and is proud to offer AARP members special discounts on our already affordable, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/shopping\/choose\/plan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">flexible cell phone plans<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re always on the go and love having the newest iPhone with the latest features or just need a simple phone with the basics and a cell phone plan fitting your needs, we have you covered.<\/p>\n<p>AARP members simply get more with Consumer Cellular. Cellphone plans start under $10 a month! Plus, AARP members get 30% off select phone accessories and enjoy an extended risk-free guarantee, so they can make the most informed decision. On top of great savings, our friendly, U.S.-based customer service team is always eager to help our valued customers.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re always looking for additional ways to create new and exciting benefits for all of our customers. That\u2019s why we\u2019re excited to announce that Consumer Cellular is sponsoring a FREE, fun workshop for Android smartphone users at select locations around the country.<\/p>\n<p>The TEK (Technology Education Knowledge) workshop is hosted by AARP and will give users hands-on instruction for utilizing the many functions and features of their smartphone. Friendly instructors will cover smartphone basics \u2014 everything from how to use the touchscreen and send a text message to taking and sharing photos, downloading apps. Best of all, since the workshops are free, all you need to bring is your smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>To see if the workshops are held in your area, click here to view workshop dates, location and details. To sign up, just <strong><u><a href=\"http:\/\/aarptek.aarp.org\/?cmp=RDRCT-TEK-ACADEMY-AUG_015\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">click here<\/a><\/u><\/strong> or call us at (888) 345-5509. Be sure to register for the Introduction to Smartphones workshop.<\/p>\n<p>This workshop is just one more way Consumer Cellular is striving to make your life easier, so you can focus on your next great milestone.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: small; line-height: 15px; display: block;\">*AARP member benefits are provided by third parties, not by AARP or its affiliates. Providers pay a royalty fee to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Some provider offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. 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