Three in five adults over 50 say technology isn’t designed with their age in mind. SpeakEasy is built specifically to close that gap for the 75+ generation.
Consumer Cellular, the first wireless provider unapologetically built for Americans 50 and older, today announced the launch of SpeakEasy, its first standalone brand within the Consumer Cellular portfolio, created specifically for adults age 75 and older and built around a simple premise: staying connected shouldn’t require navigating complicated technology.
Consumer Cellular currently serves more than 4 million customers nationwide and has spent more than three decades helping older Americans adopt and use wireless technology. SpeakEasy’s launch reflects the company’s deepened commitment to serving the evolving needs of older Americans across different life stages. According to AARP, three in five adults age 50 and older say technology is not designed with their age in mind. For the 75-plus population, that challenge only deepens with age — a reality SpeakEasy was built to address.
“Our customers have been telling us they want technology that’s easy to use and helps them stay close to the people who matter most,” said Ed Evans, Chairman and CEO of Consumer Cellular. “SpeakEasy is our answer. It’s not a modified mainstream product, it’s a wireless experience built from the ground up for the way people over 75 actually live, communicate, and stay connected with family and friends.”
SpeakEasy launches with two devices, a flip phone and a smartphone, with service plans starting at $14.95 per month. The brand is now available in Consumer Cellular’s 99, and growing, retail stores across 33 states, through its 100% U.S.-based customer service center, and online at SpeakEasyMobile.com.
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All SpeakEasy plans include nationwide coverage with unlimited talk and text, straightforward pricing, and access to Consumer Cellular’s customer support, which has been recognized with the No. 1 Network Coverage and No. 1 Customer Satisfaction ratings from ACSI, as well as No. 1 Customer Service from USA Today.
The SpeakEasy Flip, priced at $79.95, is a durable flip phone with large, easy-to-read buttons, front-facing volume controls, and an extra-loud speaker built for confident everyday use. Service plans start at $14.95 per month and include 500MB of data. The device uses a proprietary interface built on an open-source Android foundation.
The SpeakEasy Smart, priced at $99.95, is a full smartphone with a big, bright screen running a simplified operating system with an intuitive, large-button interface that surfaces the functions people use most, including calling, texting, photos, and video. Service plans start at $19.95 per month and include 3GB of data. The device is built on Android.
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Both devices are available with a launch offer of two free months of service and free shipping at the time of purchase through December 31, 2026. SpeakEasy phone purchase and activation includes two months of free wireless service, up to a $29.90 value depending on plan, delivered as service credits on the first two bills.
