Consumer Cellular vs Ting Mobile

Head-to-head comparison based on our 11-point scoring methodology. Updated February 2026.

AT&T

Consumer Cellular

0.0/11

0.0/11 — Poor

Winner

T-Mobile

Ting Mobile

0.0/11

0.0/11 — Poor

Quick Verdict

Consumer Cellular wins with a score of 0.0/11. Consumer Cellular wins 0 of 11 scoring criteria while Ting Mobile wins 6.

Where Ting Mobile has an edge:

→ Ting Mobile has cheaper basic plans
→ Ting Mobile offers more customizable plans

Read Consumer Cellular Review →Read Ting Mobile Review →

11-Point Scoring Comparison

Criteria	Consumer Cellular	Ting Mobile
💰Price $25 or under	No	Yes ✓
📶35GB+ premium data	No	No
📊High data cap	No	Partial ✓
📱Unlimited talk & text	No	Yes ✓
🔧Build-a-plan options	No	Yes ✓
🔐SIM PIN protection	No	Yes ✓
🛡️2FA security	No	No
📡Good coverage	No	Yes ✓
✅No data breaches	No	No
♾️True unlimited data	No	No
💬Good customer service	No	No
Total Score	0.0/11	0.0/11

Network & Security

Feature	Consumer Cellular	Ting Mobile
Network	AT&T	T-Mobile
2FA Available	No	No
SIM PIN	No	Yes
Data Breaches	Yes	Yes

Our Recommendation

Between these two, Consumer Cellular scores higher. However, both carriers score below our top picks. For the best value in prepaid wireless, consider:

Visible — 10.0/11

Unlimited Verizon, $25/mo, taxes included

Tello — 9.5/11

Build-a-plan on T-Mobile, from $10/mo

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Full Consumer Cellular Review →Full Ting Mobile Review →

This comparison is based on our independent 11-point scoring methodology. Scores are calculated from objective criteria including price, data, security, and customer service. Learn about our methodology.