Cell Phone Plans for Seniors: PureTalk USA Flex Plan

I was browsing the Snapfon website when I checked out the section for their cell phone plans for seniors. This company offers the Snapfon ez One, one of the mobile phone for seniors I featured in the past.

Without further ado, let's look at the PureTalk USA Flex Plan for the Snapfon ez One.

The company pairs the mobile phone for senior citizens with the offerings of PureTalkUSA, a nationwide provider of low cost rate plans. Why is this plan ideal for senior users? Well, it starts at $10/month for 101 minutes with no contract, no restrictions, and no extra fees.

The PureTalk USA Flex Plan also allows users to adjust the plan to fit their needs and budget (hence the name FLEX, from flexible). Subscribers can select from 101 minutes to 1000 minutes depending on their needs.

There's another useful feature from this senior-friendly cell phone plan. The PureTalk USA Flex Plan offer rollover minutes so the elderly can have the freedom to carry unused minutes over into another month. They never expire so here's no need to worry.

Here's a chart that might help to explain this cell phone plan for senior citizens:

Visit the PureTalk USA website to get more details on this plan.

That's it for this post on the PureTalk USA Flex Plan. Join as every week as tackle plans, accessories and cell phones for seniors.

Jitterbug Cell Phones Expands Across the New York City Metropolitan Area

GreatCall the company behind the Jitterbug cell phones for senior citizens recently announced an expansion of its retail presence in the tri-state area.

Seniors throughout Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania can now avail of the senior-friendly Jitterbug J mobile phone. The handset for the elderly will be available via all 65 P.C. Richard & Son stores across the New York City Metropolitan Area.

Ryan Jones, Vice President of Sales for GreatCall, commented on this development:

“As we continue to expand GreatCall’s retail presence, we’re excited to reach a new group of users who want simple handsets, including the Jitterbug J, as well as easy-to-use and helpful services and applications. By working with retailing leaders and partners such as P.C. Richard & Son, we succeed in reaching those targeted customers who may not have had such convenient access to our products until now.”

In case, you don't know about the Jitterbug cell phones then you should be aware that these devices are specially designed for seniors. These handsets feature large buttons, large fonts, and dedicated 911 emergency keys.

Here are some of our blog post that feature Jitterbug mobile phones:

Jitterbug Cell Phone Plans for Seniors
The Jitterbug J
The Jitterbug LiveNurse Service

Consumers can also purchase Jitterbug handsets from Best Buy, RadioShack, Sears, Fry's and Meijer's.

That's it for now. Stay tuned for more news and updates on mobile phones for seniors.

The Emporia LifePlus Cell Phone for Seniors

The Emporia Life Phone was one of the best mobile phone for senior citizens. It was one of the hottest phones worldwide at least in the senior market. However, the manufacturers have decided to create a second generation device with improvements. The Emporia LifePlus hopes to continue the success of its predecessor by offering great benefits to the elderly.

Let's look at the details of the new Emporia LifePlus.

This new cell phone for seniors feature new enhancements that improve the original design of the original handset. Of course, the overall design was retained since it was very successful and has garnered more than a few awards. This means that the phone sill offered the proven senior-friendly phone features such as the large display, over sized buttons as well as the extra loud volume and tones.

The built-in, large red emergency button designed for use in emergencies is also included in this handset's overall design. This useful feature allows users to dial a number (up to 5 emergency numbers) automatically after one press of a key.

The new feature and enhancements found on the Emporia LifePlus include the easy operation slide- switches which can control all of the important functions. This new feature makes it easier to use the phone. The designers also included a new hands-free function.

This phone is also ideal for senior citizens because its simple and easy to use. So simple that one does not need a user manual to use it.

That's it for this new mobile phone for the elderly. Visit weekly (or everyday:)) for more senior-friendly cell phones and related topics.

Senior Friendly Phone: The Alcatel OT-S215A

Here's another good handset from Alcatel. This handset offers qualities that make it a suitable mobile communication device for senior citizens. Let's take a more personal look at the Alcatel OT-S215A.

The simple yet classy Alcatel OT-S215A features a sturdy bar style design with smooth contours combined with a dark chrome finishing. This mobile phone for seniors may be simple when compared to powerful smartphones but it has the right tools to suit the needs of the elderly.

The Alcatel OT-S215A sports a vibrant 1.8 inch CSTN display with 128x160 pixels. The display is large enough for seniors with weak eyes.

This cell phone for the elderly also provides a very good keypad. It is large and designed for easy SMS and the size makes dialing by feel an easy task. The buttons are also slightly raised and the labels are large.

The Alcatel OT-S215A is a basic mobile phone so the menus are simple and easy to navigate. Learning how to use this cell phone for seniors can be achieved in a few hours.

Here are the rest of the key features for the Alcatel OT-S215A:

• Network: GSM 850 /1900 MHz
• Size: 98 x 43.6 x 13.8 mm and 70g
• FM Radio
• MP3 Ringtones, 64-tone polyphonic melodies
• E-mailMMS1.2
• SMS capacity up to 500
• Group messagingWAP 2.0
• Phonebook up to 800Calculator
• Alarm clock with Multiple ring tones
  

Thta's it for this phone. Tune in for more news and cell phones for seniors.

The Simple but Elegant Phillips E100

Here's the first Phillips handset to be featured in this cell phones for senior citizens blog. The Phillips E100 is a basic mobile phone but this elegant handset has some good qualities that make it a senior-friendly device.

Let's take a quick look at this handset.

Like other basic cell phones, the Phillips E100 does not pack a lot of features in its mono block body. However, simplicity is a positive attribute for a handset for the elderly since that means that the learning curve is not steep. It's easy to use and a anybody over 65 can learn how to use it in just a matter of hours.

This senior-friendly mobile phone sports a 1.8 inch display which supports up to 65,000 vibrant colors. Users can edit the font and adjust the brightness to suit their vision.
The Phillips E100 also offers a very usable keypad. The buttons are a bit flat but their size makes it easy to dial numbers or compose text messages.

This handset also comes with an MP3 player so seniors can enjoy their favorite songs on this cellphone. It also comes with an FM receiver which means more music for the elderly!
Here are the rest of the info for the Phillips E100:

• Support for standard connection: 900/1800 MHz, GPRS Class 12
• Size: 104x44x13, 7 mm
• Weight: 75 gr.
• Messaging: SMS / MMS
• Sound: 64-tone polyphonic ringtones, MP3 player
• FM-receiver
• Memory: 2 MB, expanded with microSD cards
• Support for multiple languages, including Russian
• Other applications: Alarm clock, calculator, calendar, converter values

That's it for this mobile phone for seniors. Tune in for more news and more cell phones.

Ear Hooks for Cell Phones for Senior Citizens

Here's a useful accessory for mobile phones for seniors or any other type of cell phone for that matter. Ear hooks are helpful for users who wear hearing aids. I'm sure a fair share of seniors are wearing hearing aids as our auditory senses generally weaken as we advance in age.

Making a phone call while wearing a hearing aid is not easy since the microphone is on top of the ear so there is little contact with the phone receiver. Touching the hearing aid with the phone will not help since this will generates a lot of noise.

This is where ear hooks for mobile phones for seniors come in handy. This cell phone accessory for the elderly is placed close to the hearing aid includes a magnetic coil that transfers the sound to the device.

Consumers who experience interference when using a senior-friendly phone whilst the hearing aid is on should try an ear hook.

Here's an example of a ear hooks for cell phones for senior citizens. This device is compatible with the Doro HandleEasy phone.

That's it for this post. Keep on visiting for more info news and mobile phones for seniors.

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Senior-Friendly Phone: The Sturdy Motorola i365

More than two years ago, I made a post about the Motorola i335. Well, here's another phone in the same mold, the Motorola i365. This phone is actually the update to the i335. Well, you might say that the i365 has a more modern look but the fact remains that both phones are durable and very easy to use.

Let's take a closer look at the Motorola i365 and its senior-friendly features.

The Motorola i365 is quite a large phone which is good for the elderly in one sense because it's not overly thin and fragile. However, it size can also bother people especially senior citizens who want a more portable device.

This mobile phone for seniors sports a relatively small display at 1.62 inches, 130x130 pixels. Fortunately, the colors are sharp and the users can change the backlight time and the font size.

The Motorola i365 shines as a mobile phone for seniors because it has a nice keypad with a spacious layout and pleasantly tactile controls. The buttons have a rubberized covering and give a distinct "push" feeling when pressed.

As previously mentioned, this mobile phone for the elderly is easy to use. The menu is the standard, multipage Nextel design which is easy to use and simple.

The Motorola i365 comes with a sturdy or rugged design that can take a pounding.

Tha's it for tis new moble for senior citizens. Tune in as we feature more phones and bring you the related news.

The Sagem Cosyphone for Senior Citizens

Sagem Wireless, a cell phone manufacturer introduced a mobile phone for the 50's market earlier this year at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The device is called the Cosyphone and is designed to cater to the needs of consumers who are 50 and older.

Let's take a closer look a this new cell phone for senior citizens.

The Sagem Cosyphone combines a simple yet elegant design and easy-to-navigate user interface with the latest technology innovations. Somehow, this resulted in a device that can answer the specific lifestyle needs of an older generation of mobile phone user.

One of the key features of this mobile phone for seniors is a technology called NFC or near-field communications. This technology allows users to access the features of the device without scrolling through menus.

This senior friendly cell phones sports an elegant yet simple design. It sports a large keypad with raised and separated number keys. The width of the key surface area makes text input and dialling easy. The buttons are also rounded on the top which provides better tactile awareness. The Sagem Cosyphone also features micro-vibration feedback which gives the user assurance they have pressed the right key.

This cell phone for seniors also sports a large color display. The fonts are very legible in various lighting conditions so users with weak eyesight need not worry.

The availability and pricing information for the Sagem Cosyphone was not revealed but it is expected to be sold through operators.

That's it for this new cell phone for the elderly. Stay tuned for more senior-friendly mobile phones and related news.

The Simple Alcatel OT-E206a Candybar

Alcatel is a mobile phone manufacturer that does not have a large presence n the US. However, his company has produced a number of handsets that can for the needs of senior citizens. Let's look at a cell phone for seniors from Alcatel.

The simple Alcatel OT-E206a candybar is an elegant handset even though it would be considered a basic phone in this era. This mobile phone for seniors landed in the US market via Locus Telecom's prepaid O2 Wireless brand.

The Alcatel OT-E206a sports a 65K colour screen which is a bit small (only 1.3 inches) for seniors but ts bright and vibrant. It also offers an user-friendly keypad for easy SMS with large buttons that are raised about the phones surface.

This mobile phone for seniors is lightweight at only 69 g and compact with a body measuring just 98 x 42.5 x 18.5 mm.

Here are the rest of the details for this simple cell phone for the elderly.

• GSM 850/1900 MHz
  
• 8-tone polyphonic melodies
• SMS with predictive input T9
• SMS capacity up to 250
• Phonebook up to 255
• Calculator
• Date & Clock
• Alarm clock with multiple ring tones
• Games
• Li-Ion 720mAh Battery: Stand-by time up to 250h, Talk time up to 5h

That's it for this quick look on the Alcatel OT-E206a. Drop by often to get more info on cell phones for senior citizens.

Pantech Ease: A Touchscreen QWERTY Phone for Seniors

Touchscreen handsets have become more accessible to consumers this year. The number of handsets with touchscreen displays have significantly increased and the pricing for these phones have also become more affordable. And so it's only a matter of time before a touchscreen becomes a key feature of a cell phone for seniors.

Pantech, the maker of AT&T's Breeze and Breeze II mobile phone for senior citizens, is responsible for combining a touchscreen with a simplified handset. In coordination with AT&T, the manufacturer is set to release the Pantech Ease touchscreen cell phone for seniors.

This senior friendly phone sports a (3.2 inch) full touchscreen display and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard alongside features that are useful to the elderly. It offers two modes, Easy and Advanced, with the former obviously catering to users who want simplicity. The Easy Mode minimizes scrolling and highlights the features customers want to access most.

The Pantech Ease also features a highly visible large font. Senior users can increase or minimize the font of received messages with either touch or physical zoom in or out keys. This cell phone for seniors also offer a QWERTY keyboard which is easier to use than a normal text keypad. It has well spaced, backlit buttons that respond with a tactile click when pressed, and remain illuminated while in use.

Here are two quotes that will help to convince you that the Pantech Ease is a good cell phone for senior citizens:

Iain Gillott, president of iGR, a market research consultancy focused on the wireless and mobile industry states:

"The seniors market remains a significant opportunity for the operators to expand their businesses. But as iGR's research has found, the challenge is to provide a solution that meets the specific needs of the seniors with sufficient functions and capabilities yet is easy to use and intuitive. Our research has shown that seniors primarily want to make calls, to send and receive photos in text messages, to get driving directions and to read their email. And they want an attractive design that would make their family members envious - the Pantech Ease, with an easy-to-use interface developed collaboratively by AT&T and Pantech and attractive yet senior-friendly form factor, seems to address those needs squarely."

Jim Berridge, vice president of sales and marketing, Pantech Wireless:

"AT&T customers have come to rely on Pantech's ability to create phones that meet their unique lifestyle needs. Ease is a phone that incorporates the latest customer requests – a touch screen – yet does so in a manner which is easy to use. We have a winner with Ease and we're confident that customers will be impressed with both the design and functionality of this handset."

The Pantech Ease will be available on June 20th and will retail for $69.99 on contract after a mail-in rebate.

That's it for this new mobile phone for seniors. Tune in for more handset, plans and accessories for senior mobile users.

Cheap Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

I have features several mobile phone plans for seniors in this blog so I thought it would be helpful to create a post that compiled these services. I've also added a few more affordable cell phone plans for senior citizens in addition to my older posts.

Cheap Cell Phone Plans fo Seniors

Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus: 200 anytime minutes for only about thirty bucks per month.

AT&T's Senior Nation 200 Plan: 200 Anytime Minutes, 500 Night & Weekend Minutes and unlimited mobile-to-mobile calling for $29.99 a month.

AT&T's Pay As You Go: $.25/minute but no daily access fee

Tracfone Prepaid: 50 minutes for $9.99

Consumer Cellular 100 Pack: $2.50 After 100 messages, additional messages are 10 cents each.

Sprint-Nextel's Basic Plan: 200 anytime minutes for $29.99/month

Jitterbug Cell Phone Plans: $29.99 200 Anytime Minutes, 500 Night & Weekend Minutes

MyCricket.com: as low as $30.00/month with unlimited local calling and unlimited texts to the United States and Mexico.


Consumers can choose between postpaid and pre-paid plans for senior citizens.

Hopefully, this compilation of mobile phone plans for the elderly can help senior consumers to find the best plans for their needs.

Stay tuned for more information on accessories, plans and cell phones for senior citizens.

Jitterbug J Accessories

Here's a special post for Jitterbug J users. I though it would be good to devote a page to accessories for this excellent cell phone for senior citizens. These accessories for a good cell phone for seniors can help consumers to get the most out of their handset.

Let's take a look at three of the most useful Jitterbug J Accessories:

Jitterbug J Headset: This special accessory allows consumers to have hands-free conversations on their mobile phone for seniors. It's lightweight and portable so it won't be a burden for elderly users. This accessory also reduces background noise and the earpiece features improved sound quality, so it's a senior friendly tool. It's available for around thirty bucks.




Jitterbug J Lanyard: This accessory allows one to hold ones mobile phone for seniors safe and secure around your neck. Designed with red and clear beads to match the design of the Jitterbug J. It includes an oversized ring for your keys or sunglasses. Sold for around fifteen bucks.






Jitterbug J Horizontal Leather Case: This useful accessory allows users to have easy access to the Jitterbug J. It clips conveniently to a belt or purse so the cell phone for senior is always within your reach. This accessory is available for around twenty bucks.



Visit the Jitterbug website to get more information on Jitterbug J accessories. Just keep in mind that some of the accessories may not be compatible with the original Jitterbug.

That's it for this post. Tune in for more news, plans, accessories and mobile phones for senior citizens.

Jitterbug Cell Phone Plans for Seniors

Jitterbug cell phone for senior citizens have been featured several times in this blog, but the company also offers cell phone plans for the elderly. Let's take a quick look for a these mobile phone plans for seniors and see how hey compare with other offerings in the market.

This company's Nationwide Service starts at 14.99 per month. Senior consumers will like the fact that these rate plans are not saddled with contracts or prepaid hassles. The Jitterbug rate plans for seniors are also flexible and consumers can select a different plan at any time with no hidden charges for switching plans.

What other benefit do these plans offer? Well, senior consumers can call anywhere in the U.S. at anytime. The absence of roaming or long distance fees also makes this cell phone plans for seniors very attractive.

These image illustrates the Jitterbug cell phone plans for seniors:


Here are a few reminders you need to know before signing up for Jitterbug cell phone plans for seniors:

• 5 minutes will be deducted from your available minutes for each Jitterbug operator-assisted call. Standard per minute usage rates apply for the length of the call.
• All plans require the purchase of a Jitterbug phone and a one-time set-up fee of $35 (Set up fee waived for each additional user).
• Surcharges, government taxes and assessments are not included - they vary by state and municipality.

That's it for this post. Stay tuned for more plans and cell phones for seniors.

LG 420G: A Senior-Friendly Phone from Tracfone

Here's a prepaid cell phone from Tracfone that might stir the interest of senior citizens. The simple LG 420G has the makings of a good mobile phone for seniors. Let's take a closer look at this phone and see why it may be suitable for the calling and texting needs of the elderly.

First, the LG 420 is a basic handset. This phone is a simple flip phone that seniors can use without much difficulty. With senior users and beginners, simplicity is a key attribute. This phone is ideal for simple tasks like making calls or sending text messages.

The handset has a color display but it's a bit small for seniors who have weak eyes. The fonts on this phone should be customizable to make up for its size. It also has a tiny external display which shows basic information such as the time, battery and signal strength.

The keypad on the LG 420G is also suitable for elderly users. The buttons are large and raised, making dialing by feel easy and quick.

The phone is also hearing aid compatible making it suitable to the needs of senior consumers who have poor hearing. This cell phone for seniors has a (HAC) rating of M3/T3. It also comes with a speakerphone and loud alarms which are also a big help to hearing impaired consumers.

Here are the rest of the features for this prepaid mobile phone for senior citizens:

• Bluetooth Wireless Technology
• VGA Camera
• Mobile Web Access
• Text and Picture Messaging
• Hands-Free Speaker
• External Caller ID
• Voice Mail, Free Call Waiting, Caller ID
• Voice Recorder
• Auto Redial
• Vibration Alert
• Phone Book with up to 1,000 Entries
• 64 Polyphonic Ringtones
• Alarm Clock
• Flashlight
• Lightweight - 2.87 ounces
• Battery life with up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 23 days of standby time

That's it for this quick look on the LG 420G from Tracfone. Visit us next week for more news and updates on the latest cell phones for senior citizens.

Jitterbug Cell Phone for Seniors Now Available at 192 Meijer stores

One of the best mobile phones for senior citizens is now available at all 192 Meijer stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky.

GreatCall, the moving force behind the Jitterbug mobile phones for seniors has just announced a deal with supercenter chain Meijer. This agreement means that one of the best senior friendly phones will be accessible to more elderly consumers.

Meijer stores will carry all three Jitterbug J handsets: White, Graphite, and Red.

Ryan Jones, Vice President of Sales for GreatCall comments on this development,

"We know that Jitterbug customers are consumers who look for a more personalized wireless experience, so we are very pleased that Meijer stores are now carrying the Jitterbug J handsets. The key to our continued success and attracting the attention of leading retailers such as Meijer is due in large part to giving our customers the services that add value to their daily routine, improve their safety and well-being, and help them easily connect with friends and family."

The Jitterbug is a special handset that's designed for the needs of the elderly and consumers who want a simple handset. The increased availability of this cell phone for seniors will be a big help for consumers who are 65 years old and above.

That's it for this quick update on the Jitterbug handsets. Tune in often to get more news and updates on the best deals and mobile phones for seniors.

Samsung A137: A Simple Flip Cell Phone for Seniors

Last, week I introduced the second Pantech Breeze for the AT&T network. This time let's look at another AT&T phone that's also suitable for the needs of senior citizen consumers. Here's a closer look at the Samsung A137 and the features that makes it a good mobile phone for seniors.

The simple Samsung A137 features a flip phone or clamshell design. This very basic, no frills handset is a great match for newbies. It's also a good choice for senior who want the modern convenience offered by wireless phones. This handset is so simple that senior citizens will have no problem learning how to use it.

This senior-friendly cell phone also comes with hardware features that make it ideal for elderly users. For instance, the keypad is quite user-friendly. The buttons are large and spaced widely apart making it easy to dial by feel.

The display is also suitable for weak eyes. It's not as large as other cell phones for seniors but the color display with 128 x 128 pixels resolution is good enough.

The price of the Samsung A137 is also a good match for seniors who do not have a steady source of income. At only $29.99, this handset can fit the budget of most senior consumers.

Here's a list of the features of the simple Samsung A137:

• weight: 2.86 ounces
• dimensions: 3.46" x 1.76" x 0.78"
• 800mAh Li-ion battery with 300 minutes talk time and 250 hours standby time
• external display: monochrome LCD with 96 x 96 pixels
• MMS, 2-way text messaging, text messaging templates
• 40 polyphonic ringtones
• Picture ID and ringer ID
• T9 predictive text entry
• alarm, calculator and calendar
• Phonebook capacity: 100 names and numbers
• Speakerphone

That's it for this cell phone for seniors. Stay tuned for more devices and plans for the elderly.

Pantech Breeze II: AT&T's Latest Mobile Phone for Seniors

The Pantech Breeze was AT&T's answer to the Jitterbug, Verizon Coupe and other handsets that are especially designed to serve the needs of seniors. The Breeze formed a potent combination with AT&T's special rate plan for seniors. However, the carrier has decided to replace its reliable senior-friendly handset.

AT&T has now started to sell the Pantech Breeze II for a senior-friendly price of $19.99 with a two-year contract. A low price is a good attraction for seniors who do not have the luxury of relying on a fixed source of income.

Consumers may also go the unlocked route by purchasing the device for its full price of $170. This may be a lot more expensive than its contact price but its a good option if you want to be free of contractual obligations.

The Pantech Breeze II still carries on the tradition of being a suitable phone for the elderly. The 2nd generation Breeze is a simple flip phone with easy-to-use features.

However, I did notice the major changes made to the handset's keypad. In my opinion, the keypad on the original was much more suited to senior citizens.

Nevertheless, the Pantech Breeze II would still be a good choice for consumers who are interested in a cheap cell phone for seniors.

Here's a list of the key features for this device:

• dual color displays
• 1.3-megapixel camera with video capture
• voice-guided GPS navigation
• 3G connectivity
• Bluetooth
• speakerphone
• microSD card support up to 32GB in capacity

Tha's it for this new cell phone for senior citizens. Visit often to get more news and updates on the latest plans, accessories and mobile phones for seniors.

New Jitterbug Phone for Seniors Arrives!

There is no doubt that Jitterbug is one of the leading forces in the cell phone for seniors industry. The brand has almost become synonymous with the cell phone for senior citizens market. We have featured the company's phones and services in this blog multiple times and we now welcome the arrival of a new Jitterbug device into the industry.

Great Call, the moving force behind these useful handsets for the elderly, has announced a new version of the Jitterbug. Called the Jitterbug J, this cell phone for seniors features the same clamshell with large buttons. This special handset is now available online and via select retailers.

However, the Jitterbug J has a slimmer and lighter design than the SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 models. Despite it's new design, this simple cell phone for senior citizens remain comfortable in the hand.

The new Jitterbug J cell phone for senior is simple when compared with most of today's mid-range and high-end cellphones. However, it also offers new features that were not found in earlier models. The new features found in this new Jitterbug phone include Bluetooth that enables the use of wireless headsets.

This new mobile phone for seniors also provided improvements such better -screen navigation, custom ringtones, dedicated speakerphone key and call waiting. The Jitterbug J also boast of a battery that can last 30% longer than previous models.

New services include the MyCalendar app, which lets users add calendar items online that automatically sync with their handset. This new Jitterbug phone also offers new SMS templates and 24/7 access to a nurse call-in service.

Users can also subscribe to the Complete Care package that bundles in roadside assistance and free replacement of lost or broken phones. I like this service. It appears to be beneficial for elderly users. It is offered at a very affordable monthly price of $9.

Unfortunately, the Jitterbug J phone for seniors is offered at the same price of $147. We would have liked it to have a more accessible price in the face of the current economic downturn.

That's it for this post on this new Jitterbug phone. Tune in to this blog for the latest news and updates on cell phones for seniors.

Large Button Cell Phones for Seniors

The keypad and it's buttons is a major factor for selecting a good mobile phone for a senior user. The elderly are not overly concerned about stylish handsets with their flat keypads and cramped buttons. They prefer a phone with a simple keypad configuration with large and widely-spaced buttons.

Let's look at a few large button cell phones for seniors and do a quick review of their easy-to-use keypads.

The Jitterbug is a premier cell phone for elderly users. And as expected its keypad and buttons are really fir for senior users. Here's what Cnet.com has to say with the keypad on these large button cell phones for seniors:

The usability of the keypad is where this phone really shines. There is a dedicated On/Off button, as well as large Yes and No buttons, along with two simple arrow keys in the middle to scroll through lists. The number keys are similarly large and amazingly tactile, making it very easy to dial by feel if you so choose. Using this phone couldn't be easier.

The keypad on large button cell phones for seniors may not look pretty but nothing can beat them when it comes to usability.

The UTStarcom Coupe 8630 also belongs to large button cell phones for seniors. The buttons are large and widely spaced so one can easily dial a number. This phone also has a dedicated 911 button which allows a user to call for emergency with a single touch of a button.

Some large button cell phones have keypads made out of special material that makes them ideal for elderly users. For example, the navigation and alphanumeric buttons on the Sanyo SCP 7050 are coated with a special material that gives them a a bubble like texture. Seniors can navigate the phone easily and dial numbers by feel due to this substance.

I would also like to mention that the lighting behind the buttons is an important factor. Size is not enough. A phone's buttons should also have good background light to allow a user to distinguish a particular key in low light conditions.

Large button cell phones are great for senior citizens. However, it takes more than just large buttons to make a good handset for senior users. The large button cell phones for seniors should also have a good display, a simple interface and other characteristics to be ideal for one's grandparents.

Cell Phones with GPS for Elderly Users

Earlier this year, I made a post about the Wherifone GPS Locator cell phone. This handset is a cell phone with GPS for elderly users. These devices are very useful because they can remotely track the position of a loved one in real-time via the web or by placing a phone call. Cell phones with GPS for elderly users are especially valuable for seniors who suffer from Alzheimer’s because they tend to wander off.

I thought that it would be a good idea to provide a short list of cell phones with GPS for elderly users. These handsets are simple and ideal for seniors and they also offer GPS for track the position of a senior citizen.

1.) Wherifone GPS Locator phone

Of course, I need to mention the Wherifone GPS Locator handset because it inspired me to create this list of cell phones with GPS for elderly users. But since I've already blogged about this cell phone for seniors then I won't discuss it extensively. This is one of the first cell phones with GPS for elderly users. You can read about the Wherifone by this link: Wherifone GPS Locator mobile phone


2. G-Trac Phone

This member of the cell phones with GPS for elderly users category offers a lightweight, durable and sleek design. The G-Trac Phone is simple making it ideal for senior citizens. This handset provides constant communications with the help of GPSanywhere! servers to ensure that users will have the access and power to locate the device from anywhere.


3.) G-MobilePhone

The G-MobilePhone is another notable phone that can be placed among the top cell phones with GPS for elderly users. This portable device allows users to call for help with a single the push of a button.

The G-MobilePhone combines global positioning satellites (GPS), cellular phone communication and the Internet to transmit its exact location in seconds. This cell phones with GPS for elderly users also provide other useful features like 2 speed dial buttons that can call up to 2 predetermined numbers and the Geofence or “safety zone” feature.


4.) SafeGuardian GPS phone

This basic cell phones with GPS for elderly users provides a single button that can connect a user to a personal assist who will notify and send any necessary assistance to the callers location. The SafeGuardian GPS phone is also equipped with a handsfree speakerphone and a 95dB siren that can ward off any potential intruders.

However, this cell phones with GPS for elderly users is strictly an emergency phone because it does not accept incoming calls. Users have to contact a dedicated call center to connect them to other individuals for non-emergency purposes.


5) Gemtek Tracking phone

The Gemtek Tracking handset is one of the smallest devices among the cell phones with GPS for elderly users. This handset combines GPS (global positioning system), GPRS (general packet radio service) , SMS (short message service), GSM (global system for mobile communications) and to provide a complete solution.

This very compact cell phones with GPS for elderly users also provides an dedicated “SOS” button that will send an alert notification to multiple contacts in the event of an emergency. The Gemtek Tracking phone also offers 24-hour access to the Gemtek online interface, mapping software and tools.


That's it for this list of cell phones with GPS for elderly users. There may be other cell phones with GPS for elderly users that are not included in this list and you can surf the web to find them. I hope this list can help you find a good mobile phone for senior.