Proof of Usefulness Report

Consumer Cellular

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+634
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Consumer Cellular is a well-established Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) with significant scale, claiming verified annual revenues of ~$2.3B and thousands of employees. While the project submission text was low-effort (vague claims of 'everyone' as audience), the underlying business entity demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction. The score is heavily bolstered by the verified massive scale (4M+ subscribers) but constrained by a lack of proprietary technical innovation and the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+170
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+720
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+634

Project Details

Project URL
consumercellular.com
Description
LOW PRICES\nSimple, affordable cellular service that’s perfect for your lifestyle and your budget.\n\nFLEXIBLE MONTHLY PLANS, WITH NO CONTRACT\nGet exactly what you need every month, with no hidden fees or fine print.\n\nA REPUTATION FOR VALUE\nPrivately owned, 100% U.S. based, and still going strong after more than 25 years.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Publishing
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline