Ultra Mobile vs Consumer Cellular

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

T-Mobile

Ultra Mobile

4.8/11

4.8/11 — Below Avg

Winner

AT&T

Consumer Cellular

0.0/11

0.0/11 — Poor

Quick Verdict

Ultra Mobile wins with a score of 4.8/11, beating Consumer Cellular by 4.8 points. Ultra Mobile wins 5 of 11 scoring criteria while Consumer Cellular wins 0.

Why Ultra Mobile wins:

✓ More premium data included

Read Ultra Mobile Review →Read Consumer Cellular Review →

11-Point Scoring Comparison

Criteria	Ultra Mobile	Consumer Cellular
💰Price $25 or under	No	No
📶35GB+ premium data	Yes ✓	No
📊High data cap	Partial ✓	No
📱Unlimited talk & text	Yes ✓	No
🔧Build-a-plan options	No	No
🔐SIM PIN protection	Yes ✓	No
🛡️2FA security	No	No
📡Good coverage	Yes ✓	No
✅No data breaches	No	No
♾️True unlimited data	No	No
💬Good customer service	No	No
Total Score	4.8/11	0.0/11

Network & Security

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

Our Recommendation

Between these two, Ultra Mobile 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 Ultra Mobile Review →Full Consumer Cellular 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.