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    AARP Tech Benefits You May Not Know About (Free and Discounted)

    Your AARP membership includes tech benefits most members never use — from discounted phone plans to free cybersecurity tools and tech support.

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    aarp
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    seniors
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    tech-support
    phone-plan
    cybersecurity
    benefits

    In this guide (6 steps):

    1. 1.Check your current AARP member benefits
    2. 2.Look for discounted phone plans
    3. 3.Use AARP's free cybersecurity tools
    4. 4.Access free tech education and AARP TEK
    5. 5.Check for discounts on antivirus software
    6. 6.Use the AARP Helpline for scam support
    1

    Check your current AARP member benefits

    ~27s
    Go to aarp.org and sign in with your AARP membership email and password. Click "Benefits" or "Member Benefits" in the top navigation. You will see a full list of current discounts and services organized by category. Look for "Technology" or "Phones and Internet" sections for the tech-specific benefits.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: If you cannot remember your AARP login, click "Forgot Password" on the sign-in page. Your membership card number (printed on the card in your wallet) can also help you recover your account.

    2

    Look for discounted phone plans

    ~31s
    AARP has historically partnered with wireless carriers to offer members discounted phone plans. As of 2026, check aarp.org/benefits under "Phones and Wireless" for current partner offers. Consumer Cellular, in particular, has had a long partnership with AARP offering member discounts on monthly plans. Discounts usually range from 5% to 20% off regular plan pricing.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: If you are paying more than $40 per month for a phone plan and only make calls, send texts, and do light internet browsing, you may be a lot overpaying. AARP-partnered plans targeting seniors often offer lower-data plans at reduced prices.

    3

    Use AARP's free cybersecurity tools

    ~18s
    AARP offers free access to an identity theft protection and monitoring service through its AARP Fraud Watch Network partnership. Check aarp.org/benefits for the current identity monitoring offer. Separately, AARP's "Fraud Alert" email newsletter (free signup at aarp.org/fraudwatch) sends weekly scam warnings directly to your inbox — this is free to everyone, member or not.
    4

    Access free tech education and AARP TEK

    ~28s
    AARP operates a technology education program called AARP TEK (Technology Education & Knowledge). This includes free virtual workshops on topics like smartphone basics, online safety, and using video calling. Classes are held online (via Zoom) and are free to AARP members. Find the schedule at aarp.org/tek. The workshops are beginner-friendly and designed specifically for adults 50 and older.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: AARP TEK workshops fill up quickly. Sign up early once the schedule is posted. Recordings of past workshops are sometimes available to watch on demand.

    5

    Check for discounts on antivirus software

    ~15s
    AARP periodically negotiates discounts with security software companies. Check aarp.org/benefits under "Technology" for current antivirus or internet security discounts. These have historically included offers from McAfee and other major providers at reduced subscription rates compared to regular retail pricing.
    6

    Use the AARP Helpline for scam support

    ~38s
    If you think you have been scammed — or someone you know has — call the AARP Fraud Watch Network Helpline at 1-877-908-3360. Trained AARP fraud fighters answer the phone and help you figure out next steps: whether to contact your bank, the FTC, local police, or another agency. This service is free and open to everyone, not only AARP members. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern.

    Quick Tip

    Quick Tip: The helpline also helps people who have not been scammed yet but received a suspicious call, text, or email and want to know if it is real. They can help you identify whether a specific message or call is a known scam.

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    AARP membership costs $16 per year (or $12 with automatic renewal). Most members know about the restaurant discounts and hotel savings. Far fewer realize that AARP also offers a meaningful set of technology benefits — some free, some discounted — that can save you money on your phone, computer security, and tech help.

    This guide covers the most valuable tech-related benefits available to AARP members as of 2026. To access member benefits, visit aarp.org and sign in with your membership account, or call 1-888-OUR-AARP (1-888-687-2277).

    Important note:

    AARP's specific discount partnerships change periodically. Always verify current availability and pricing at aarp.org/benefits before relying on any specific discount. The categories below reflect what has been consistently available — specific partner names and amounts may vary.

    AARP is free to try:

    New members can usually get a free trial membership. If you are not already a member and want to check the current benefits before paying, visit aarp.org for current trial offers.

    AARP Fraud Watch Network (free to everyone)

    You do not need to be an AARP member to use the Fraud Watch Network at aarp.org/money/scams-fraud. It includes a free scam-tracking database, current scam alerts, and a free helpline (1-877-908-3360) where trained volunteers help people who think they have been scammed. The helpline is free and available Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM Eastern.

    (Sources: AARP Member Benefits, aarp.org/benefits; AARP Fraud Watch Network, aarp.org/money/scams-fraud; AARP Technology, aarp.org/home-family/personal-technology)

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