Senior Phone Advantages from Consumer Cellular
Consumer Cellular is the exclusive cell plan provider for AARP offering senior-friendly cell phones and cell plans. These cell phones are specially made for individuals who find it difficult to use a standard cell phone due to limited dexterity or difficulty hearing or seeing. In addition, the senior-friendly cell plans that accompany the phones are designed to be straightforward and easy to understand.
Let’s explore the unique advantages to senior-friendly phones, cell plans, and providers, specifically Consumer Cellular.
Senior Cell Phones Advantages
Consumer Cellular’s phones are utilitarian, no-frills models made by Motorola and Nokia. These basic phones are free. The features they provide are:
- Loud ring tones
- Soft, grippy surfaces
- Large, separated, easy-to-read buttons
- Bright, easy-to-read screens
- Hearing aid compatibility
Senior Cell Plan Advantages
The prepaid calling plans offered by Consumer Cellular are simple plans with many features seniors find appealing:
- Intuitive plan names such as “Anywhere 250, Anywhere 500, Anywhere 100, etc.”
- Low upfront costs ($35 activation fee)
- No contract
- No long-term commitment with ability drop service or change cell plan at any time
- Low monthly fees; as low as $10 a month
- Phone comes in the mail
- Quick and easy setup instructions
- Soon to be available in retail stores including Sears
Senior-Friendly Wireless Provider Advantages
In addition to tailored phones and simple cell plans, Consumer Cellular’s customer service and value-add features and services allow seniors to enjoy the convenience and security of a cell phone without the trouble or commitment. Consumer Cellular provides:
- Hassle free, friendly service
- A no-risk money back guarantee with free returns
- Usage alerts
- Customer support
- How-to videos
AARP closely monitors Consumer Cellular and its retail stores to make sure the plans meats AARP standards.
Consumer Cellular announced today that it has added the Samsung A177 to its lineup. This is the provider’s first QWERTY style phone. It has a 2.2 inch display, speakerphone, Bluetooth, and a VGA camera.
The monthly service on the phone will be $40 (in addition to the $35 activation fee).
Yeah, it’s good, very useful, thanks
The service offer of Consumer Cellular is very cheap. However, I still believe that Just5 phone is a smarter choice when it comes to finding the most reliable cell phone for seniors. Its features and functionalities are specially designed for the convenience of the older adult users. Of course, Just5 phone doesn’t cost a lot as well. In fact this is reasonably priced. More about this phone can be learned at http://www.just5.com.
The best deal is SVC, a Trac Fone.
This is not just my opinion but AARP’s too!
http://www.aarp.org/technology/innovations/news-01-2011/new_age_approach_for_cell_phone_market.2.html
Only $20 for the phone and about $7 a month. Easy to use and great coverage.
Mother loves it and so do we, as we can now keep in touch whenever.
Thanks!
The best cell phone for seniors is the SVC from Tracfone as, apart from big, east to push buttons, large text and louder sound it is linked to the 911 emergency location assist to keep them safe! The phone only costs $14.99 from K-Mart and service is a mere $7.00 a month!
As an AARP member, I do value their opinion. I know that Tracfone has been around for a while and that speaks volumes about the company. I’m not sure how long this senior value cellphone has been around. It’s nice to see that they are marketing to the senior population since so many just go without because of the costs. Now, it’s easy to get without a contract and affordable to maintain on a monthly basis. I don’t make that many calls so this will work great.