The Samsung Wise Classic and Samsung Wise Modern

PXCMYZ6C2GDMSamsung has launch a number of cell phones for seniors arround the globe. The senior-friendly mobile phones by Samsung that have been featured on this blog include the Jitterbug, the Knack, the Haven, and more.

Samsung also recently introduced a couple of mobile phones for senior citizens for its South Korean market. The Samsung Wise Classic (SHC-Z100S) and Samsung Wise Modern (SHC-Z140S / SHW-A240S) are simple mobile phones that can cater to the need of the elderly.

The features for these handsets include a GPS, T-DMB, media player, and dual screens. But what are the senior-friendly features of these handsets.? Well, you have a large screen, large buttons and a simple interface with large fonts and icons.

Now these handsets are not likely to arrive stateside but let's hope that Samsung will bring similar models to the US.

Do you think that the Samsung Wise Classic and Samsung Wise Modern can help US senior mobile phone users?

Stay tuned as we bring you more phones for seniors and related topics such as plans, accessories and services.

The GreatCall Basic 14 Cell phone Plan for Seniors

We have been blogging about cell phones for seniors for our past several post so I thought that it would be agood time to look at another mobile phone plan for the elderly. Let's discuss the GreatCall Basic 14, a prepaid plan from the makers of the Jitterbug cell phone for seniors.

I decided to feature this plan because it's the most affordable among GreatCall's line-up. Price is an important factor in choosing a plan for the elderly because most of them do not have a steady source of income. However, the plan also needs to satisfy their needs along with its cheap price.

The GreatCall Basic 14 offers a good number of features for its price. It is offered for only $14. 99 with 50 anytime nationwide minutes. This cell phone plan for senior citizens do not include a contracts and there are no roaming charges. Users will also benefit from the absence of cancellation fees and data charges.

This senior-friendly cell plan also provides a phonebook, calendar, daily health tips, and text messaging.

The monthly anytime minutes of the GreatCall Basic 14 also carry over and are available for 60 days.

That's it for this post on this cell phone plan for seniors. Stay tuned as we feature more plans, phones and related topics.

A Mobile Phone Plan for Seniors from AT&T

After featuring wireless phones for seniors in this blog, I felt it's time for a bit of variety. So I decided to post about another mobile phone plan for senior citizens. A few weeks ago, I already posted about Verizon's Nationwide 65 Plus wireless plan for senior citizens. Now I'll blog about AT&T's version.

AT&T launched the Senior Nation 200 plan soon after Verizon released a special plan for the elderly. This was a logical plan for AT&T because allowing Verizon to run a monopoly on the senior wireless plan market might be a mistake. Both of these carriers are on top of the mobile phone service industry so it's not unusual for them to mirror each others programs.

AT&T's Senior Nation 200 Plan is designed to a offer cost-effective solution for seniors who want to stay in touch with friends and family. It offers a special price of $29.99 a month for the elderly. 200 00 Anytime Minutes, 500 Night & Weekend Minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling are included in this special plan.

Like most plans from AT&T, this plan offers no roaming or long distance fees. Elderly consumers will get three-way calling, call forwarding, caller ID, call waiting, and basic voice mail as included features in this plan. Senior customers are required to pay a one time $36.00 activation fee, and may pay an extra $.45 per minute for additional minutes. They also have to agree to a two-year contract commitment and present proof that are 65 years old or older.

Andy Wilson, AT&T's vice president of wireless consumer marketing made this comment regarding this special mobile phone plan, "AT&T provides service plans that focus on customer value, competitive pricing and convenient ways of keeping in touch. A voice package designed specifically for seniors helps make friends and loved ones across the country seem closer."

Compared to Verizon's mobile phone plan for seniors, AT&T's version is pretty much similar. They both offer 200 minutes for the about the same price. The features and benefits are also similar. I guess the choice boils down to the network's reliability or to your preference. Overall, it seems to me that AT&T's Senior Nation 200 plan is a great and benefificial cell phone plan for seniors.