Cell Phone StoreElectronics StoreCell Phone Accessory Store
Russell Cellular, your local Verizon Authorized Retailer offering all the latest and greatest mobile phone technology at 45 Plaza Dr in Tamaqua, PA 18252
Many customers praised the staff for being friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, with specific mentions of employees like Andrew, Jess, and Bryan providing excellent service.
Service Issues
Several reviews highlighted significant issues with service, including long wait times, misleading information about fees, and poor handling of customer inquiries.
Store Experience
Customers reported mixed experiences regarding store operations, with some noting a lack of staff during busy times and others appreciating the quick service.
Transparency
Multiple reviews indicated a lack of transparency regarding pricing, fees, and service plans, leading to customer frustration.
GS
George S
Jan 1, 2026
5.0
Sales team was very helpful and friendly. Didn’t feel rushed.
KM
Kathy Miller
Dec 24, 2025
5.0
The person who helped me was very friendly and didn’t rush me
BF
Breanne Frandsen
Dec 20, 2025
1.0
I honestly have never had such poor service at a Verizon Wireless store. The associate was incompetent. She was not able to complete a single task without asking for help from another male associate (who honestly was helping her and two other customers). The associate I worked with said the Russel employee I spoke with on the phone lied to me about start up fees and told me that you can never trust their call center. Her words “They lie all the time”. She was combative with every question I asked. At one point, I asked for a refund and I would go elsewhere, and she said I wasted too much of her time and she would rather be Christmas shopping than dealing with customers. At every other store, they have an iPad and sit right in front of you with your phones you are purchasing. This store, the associate was at a desktop computer far away from me and had to keep yelling my personal information across the store. It was very strange and uncomfortable.
In the end, I left with my phone, and got in the car to realize she didn’t give me the phone I originally asked for! She gave me an IPhone Pro not Pro Max! I am now stuck with the wrong phone for 3 years!
I will NEVER return to this store. This was the most frustrating transaction I have made in years.
EF
Elaine Fowler
Dec 17, 2025
5.0
I had a very good experience with the associate that assisted me with my purchase of an upgraded phone. She was very helpful, kind, and considerate. I would recommend my friends and family to the Tamaqua location for any of their cell phone needs.
LD
Linda DeLaurentis
Dec 10, 2025
5.0
Great people, very kind and understand ing .took real good care of us. They really know there stuff. Would go back anytime.