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Consumer Cellular and AAA Oregon/Idaho Launch Motorola Bravo Smartphone


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PORTLAND, OR--March 1, 2012: Consumer Cellular (www.ConsumerCellular.com), the number one rated cell phone service provider, and AAA Oregon/Idaho will be offering the Motorola Bravo smartphone in AAA Oregon/Idaho Travel Store locations beginning March 1.

“AAA Oregon/Idaho has seen strong sales growth with its current Consumer Cellular product offerings”

"We are pleased to announce the launch of the Motorola Bravo smartphone with AAA Oregon/Idaho," said Consumer Cellular CEO John Marick. "This partnership offers our customers even more options to purchase our no-contract cell phones and service offerings through a retailer that is as dedicated to customer service as we are."

The Motorola Bravo is joining the Motorola WX345 (black), Doro 410 (burgundy) and the Nokia C3 to AAA Oregon/Idaho's retail line-up which are currently being offered in all 18 of their Travel Store locations.

"AAA Oregon/Idaho has seen strong sales growth with its current Consumer Cellular product offerings," said Marie Dodds, Public Affairs Director for AAA Oregon/Idaho. "The Motorola Bravo from Consumer Cellular is a natural extension of our affiliation as we see increasing demand for smartphones."

Members of AAA Oregon/Idaho will receive the following benefits:

-- Extended trial period to 45 days / 45 minutes.

-- Complimentary car charger and leather carrying case.

-- Phones pre-programmed for AAA Roadside Assistance calls.

-- No charge for calls to AAA Roadside Assistance.

Additionally, members will be able to download helpful AAA mobile apps onto the Motorola Bravo smartphone such as AAA Roadside Assistance, AAA Discounts, AAA Insurance and AAA TriptikŪ. These apps offer maps, directions, AAA-approved lodging, and can even help you find the cheapest gas prices in your area. The AAA mobile apps can be downloaded using the Bravo smartphone by going to AAA Mobile.

Consumer Cellular has been expanding its smartphone offerings and retail availability, as well as its data plans, to meet a growing demand from consumers seeking to stay connected to web, email, news and other data-driven applications. The company recently announced an expansion of its affordable data plans " called "Connect" plans " which now offer customers five options, an increase over the previous four. In addition to the new top-level plan, Connect! Max, the preexisting four options allow customers a higher maximum number of megabytes of data usage for the same price. The new rate plans and details can be found on Consumer Cellular's website at Consumer Cellular.

About Consumer Cellular

Consumer Cellular is a top-rated carrier that provides no contract cellphones and service plans to those 50+. Founded in 1995 on the belief that everyone should have affordable access to the safety and convenience of cellular service, Consumer Cellular is privately held with more than 400 employees. The Portland, Ore.-based company utilizes the nation's largest voice and data network, covering more than 296 million people - or 97 percent of the U.S. population. Consumer Cellular's cellphones and plans are sold nationwide at leading retailers such as Sears and RadioShack dealer franchise locations, as well as direct to consumers at www.consumercellular.com or 800-686-4460. The company has been ranked on the Inc. 5000 List for three years in a row. For cellphone tutorials, features, applications and company news, connect with Consumer Cellular on Consumer Cellular on Facebook, .

About AAA

AAA Oregon/Idaho provides more than 742,000 members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services, and is an affiliate of AAA National. As North America's largest motoring and leisure travel organization, AAA provides more than 53 million members with travel, insurance, financial and automotive-related services. Since its founding in 1902, the not-for-profit, fully tax-paying AAA has been a leader and advocate for the safety and security of all travelers. AAA clubs can be visited on the Internet at AAA.