Consumer Cellular to Offer Apple's New iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max with New 36-Month EasyPay Financing

Customers can soon pre-order Apple's newest iPhone models as Consumer Cellular extends device financing from 24 to 36 months with no upfront down payment on qualifying devices.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Cellular announced today it will offer the latest Apple lineup, including iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and is expanding its EasyPay financing program from 24 to 36 months with no upfront down payment on qualifying devices, making it easier for customers to get Apple's latest technology while keeping monthly costs manageable.

Customers will be able to pre-order iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max on Saturday, September 12, with availability beginning Friday, September 18. Pre-orders for iPhone Duo begin Friday, October 16, with availability beginning Friday, October 23.  For complete pricing and availability details, click here. 

With Consumer Cellular, the newest iPhone lineup is available with affordable, no-long-term-contract wireless plans and 100% U.S.-based customer support. Extending its EasyPay financing program gives eligible customers the option to spread the cost of a new device over three years. Consumer Cellular's team is also available to help customers make the switch and get set up with their new device.

"We can't wait for customers to experience iPhone Duo, the first-ever foldable iPhone, and the iPhone 18 Pro lineup, featuring incredible camera systems, battery life, and performance backed by the value and simplicity they trust from Consumer Cellular" said Ed Evans, Chairman and CEO of Consumer Cellular. "Expanding EasyPay to 36 months with no upfront down payment is another way we're making the latest technology more accessible, now including the latest iPhone models."

The latest iPhone models

iPhone Duo, is the first foldable iPhone, featuring a breakthrough design that's beautiful, versatile, and durable. iPhone Duo opens to a large 7.6-inch inner display for viewing content, gaming, multitasking, and closes to a compact, pocketable 5.4-inch outer display. Built to last with an innovative hardware design and precision hinge, iPhone Duo is powered by A20 Pro to deliver pro performance and impressive all-day battery life, and offers an advanced camera system, with the folding design unlocking fun new ways to use the camera that aren't possible on any other iPhone. iOS 27 is also reimagined for the versatile ways users can interact with iPhone Duo. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max offer the new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, the most advanced camera Apple has ever made, and new Pro controls let users customize their experience. Powered by A20 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max deliver huge leaps in batter life and performance. iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro Models feature Apple Intelligence¹ and Siri AI², an entirely new version of Siri, rolling out in beta in English with iOS 27, to bring AI capabilities together with a user's personal context to become an intelligent personal hub with privacy and security at the core. iPhone Duo is available in two refined colors: star white and night sky. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in four elegant finishes: black, silver, glacier, and an all-new burgundy.

iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro models feature eSIM³, offering greater flexibility, better security, seamless connectivity compared to traditional physical SIM cards, and more battery life on eSIM-only models. iPhone Duo features an eSIM-only design that saves internal space to maximize battery capacity while eSIM-only models of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max take advantage of the space formerly occupied by the physical SIM with a larger battery that provides two additional hours of video playback

For more details on Apple products, please visit www.apple.com 

About Consumer Cellular

Founded in 1995, Consumer Cellular is the first wireless provider built for Americans 50+. An approved wireless partner of AARP, the company is trusted by more than 4 million subscribers for affordable plans, popular devices, and nationwide coverage, all backed by 100% U.S.-based customer support. Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company was ranked #1 in Network Coverage and #1 in Customer Satisfaction among wireless carriers from ACSI in 2024 and #1 in Customer Service from USA TODAY (2025-2026).

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1. Apple Intelligence is available with Siri settings and device language set to Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is rolling out in beta with iOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, intelligent photo editing tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at apple.com/apple-intelligence. Siri AI is not available for users under 13.

2. Siri AI will not be available initially in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Features that rely on Siri AI will also not be available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Apple is working hard to find a path forward that preserves its users' privacy and security.

3. Use of an eSIM requires a carrier that supports eSIM and a wireless service plan. See carrier for details. To learn more, visit apple.com/esim

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