Consumer Cellular Announces New Partnerships With Samsung and Alcatel

PORTLAND, OR--(Marketwired - Jul 19, 2016) -  Consumer Cellular, the mobile carrier with the highest overall customer satisfaction according to Nielsen Mobile Insights, has added four new phones to its lineup. The devices include the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016), Alcatel Pop 3 (5.5") LTE, ZTE Avid 828 and Consumer Cellular 101. The phones are available through the Consumer Cellular website and customer call centers, as well as through national retail partners, Sears and Target.

"Samsung is a top player in the world of electronics and technology," said John Marick, CEO of Consumer Cellular. "Our customers have been requesting Samsung phone options so we are thrilled to add this high quality phone to our smartphone line-up. We look forward to the possibility of even more Samsung devices in the future."

The addition of the Alcatel Pop 3 LTE represents another new partnership for Consumer Cellular., "As the fourth largest mobile phone manufacturer in North America -- and with its heritage of producing high-quality and high-performing mobile technology -- Alcatel's products fit perfectly with our array of devices. The Alcatel Pop 3 LTE, in addition to the recently added ZTE Avid 828, nicely rounds out our smartphone offerings."

Recent additions to the Consumer Cellular mobile device portfolio include:

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016)

• Price: $125
• Android™ 6.0 operating system
• 4G LTE capable
• 1.3GHz quad-core processor
• 5" HD super AMOLED display
• 5MP camera, digital zoom (4x)
• Simple "Easy Mode" option
• 1080p HD video
• Front-facing camera for video chat
• 16GB internal memory
• Bluetooth® wireless connectivity
• Hearing-aid compatible: M3/T4
• Talk time: Up to 22 hours
• Weight: 4.9 oz
• Dimensions: 5.60" x 2.80" x 0.31"

The Alcatel Pop 3 (5.5") LTE

• Price: $100
• Android™ 5.1 operating system
• 4G LTE capable
• 1.1GHz quad-core processor
• 5.5", 1280 x 720 pixel display
• 5MP camera, digital zoom (2x)
• 720p HD video
• Front-facing camera for video chat
• 8GB internal memory
• FM radio compatible
• Bluetooth® wireless connectivity
• Hearing-aid compatible: M4/T3
• Talk time: Up to 30 hours
• Weight: 6.1 oz
• Dimensions: 5.98" x 3.06" x 0.37"

ZTE Avid 828