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Straight Talk vs Consumer Cellular: plans & prices (2026)

A side-by-side look at Straight Talk (MVNO on the Verizon network) and Consumer Cellular (MVNO on the AT&T network), with current starting prices and where each one fits. Prices are verified and shown without marketing spin.

Straight Talk

MVNO on the Verizon network

from $35/mo

Bronze 10GB, 4 plans total

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Consumer Cellular

MVNO on the AT&T network

from $20/mo

1GB, 6 plans total

All Consumer Cellular plans →
Straight TalkConsumer Cellular
NetworkVerizonAT&T
TypeBudget brand (MVNO)Budget brand (MVNO)
Starting price$35/mo$20/mo
Cheapest planBronze 10GB1GB
Plans offered46

Bottom line

On starting price, Consumer Cellular is the cheaper entry point ($20/mo vs $35/mo). The right pick depends on your data needs, how many lines you have, and coverage at your address, which is where a generic ranking stops being useful.

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