For him the  best features are its size, big and comfortable to hold the large fonts the large keypad  the  easy navigation.

He finds that the phone has a few quirks like not been able to naviage quickly through the phone book and not having the pop up dictionary when texting

Over all he likes the phone and the fact that it is on the Verizon network will give greater access for more people.

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Bridget Carey from the Miami Herald reviews the Jitterbug J cell phone with her 60 send videos series.

Check out her review below.

and Bridget’s Miami Herald blog post about the Jitterbug J.

According to Bridget, the phones best features are the dial tone when you open it, the yes no buttons, the 24 hour operator and the 20 pre-written text messages.

The worst feature is the volume control, which is a bit hard to use.

Now, the Jitterbug cell phone was designed as a senior cell phone,but its a great phone for anyone who does not want or need cameras, mp3 players or radios.

NEW Jitterbug J cell phones are easy-to-use. Friendly 24-hour Operators. Affordable plans start at $14.99. To learn more, click here.

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Some phone plans may appear to be cheaper, but are they free of contracts? Lets say you get a phone, with another company, thats $10 down and then has a 24 month contract at $10 a month. That phone is going to cost $250. This means you are contracted to pay the service provider the $250, whether you use the phone, or not. Once you are signed up for 24 months, what happens if you don’t like the phone or the service?  Your stuck with a company you may not like.  You would have to pay a substantial cancellation fee, to break the contract.

With the Jitterbug Phone you can try it out for 30 days and if its not what you expected or wanted you can return the phone in like new condition and you get your money back.

You only pay for the phone plan you select. A $14.99  a month gives you 50 minute call time, and any that is unused will rollover to the next month. You can also buy add on minutes that will last for 1 year from the date of purchase.

If for some reason you want to cancel the service there is no cancellation fee.

You can pick any plan you like for each month, and there are no long distance or roaming charges for the US & Canada.

You are also buying the great Jitterbug features, that you like. A simple, easy to use no fuss phone. You just pick it up,flip it open and dial the number.

There is a button you press to turn the speaker on, simple navigation and if you want to txt they have made it super simple.  So it would be hard to buy a similar no contract phone for $147. Many no contract phones start at $200.

So the Jitterbug phone may seem be little more expensive upfront, but it looks like a wise investment over time.

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The need to offer cell phones and cell phone plans better suited to those older individuals who encounter difficulty with the average device is slowly being recognized, giving options and hope to such users and those who may care for them. A year or two ago GreatCall introduced the Jitterbug, a cell phone designed with the needs of many older individuals in mind. The Jitterbug possesses larger buttons, big fonts on a more visible screen, good volume, and simplified, easy to understand functions. The phone is designed for the purpose of sending and receiving voice calls and messages minus many of the functions that complicate other cell phones and are generally not desired by many older users. Jitterbug phones even come complete with 24 hour operator assistance as needed to place calls or add individuals to a users personalized phone list.


In addition, the Jitterbug offers cell phones plans that are affordable as well as comprehensible. There are a handful of plans to choose from but all offer calling that costs the same whenever and where ever a user calls and eliminate roaming, long distance, and time of day restrictions. None of the plans require a long term contract or termination fees and start as low as $14.99/per month.

The Jitterbug however, has perhaps made another significant contribution to the evolution of cell phones and cell phone plans. It would appear that other manufacturers have taken notice and are awakening to the needs of this segment of the population, and the needs of all of those who would prefer more simplicity.

Verizon recently rolled out the “Wireless Coupe” a cell phone targeted toward the older population. Certainly, this phone is a step forward although perhaps a bit more complex than the Jitterbug. With large buttons and big screen font, some “in case of emergency” buttons for single button dialing, and a discounted rate plan for those who use less talk time and have a fixed income it certainly is a step in the right direction. The cost of the phone is a mere $19.99 but requires a 2 year contract. Verizon’s America’s Choice 65 Plus cell phone plans are a compliment to their “Wireless Coupe”. The two options include a single line plan which provides 200 anytime minutes and 500 night and weekend minutes for $29.99 and a two line plan with 450 anytime minutes and 100 night and weekend minutes for $59.99. Clearly, these plans are a bit more complex than the Jitterbug plans but should still be attractive to anyone who is seeking an option that is more appropriate and accessible for people needing basic calling functions only.

Further evidence of the growing awareness of the need for simplicity and affordability is a cell phone plan AT&T announced a short time ago. AT&T’s Senior Nation 200 Plan provides users with 200 anytime minutes, 500 Nights & Weekend minutes, and unlimited in network mobile-to-mobile calling all for $29.99/month.

Although these recent entrants may not offer perfect solutions, they are certainly an indication that calls for more basic cell phones and cell phone plans are not falling on deaf ears. With more players recognizing the need to market to this segment of the population, consumers are bound to benefit as competition begins to heat up.

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For my birthday I was surprised to find that despite my objections, my daughter went ahead and got me a cell phone. Fortunately it wasn’t just any cell phone, it was a jitterbug, and I absolutely love it! The jitterbug is designed for seniors like me. It’s a clamshell phone that’s not too bulky but at the same time it’s not so small that it’s easy to lose in my purse.


The screen inside the phone displays large, easy-to-read text, so I always know that I’m dialing the right numbers. The keypad is just as wonderful. There are no unnecessary buttons, only the usual digits as well as a YES and NO buttons. And the buttons are large and easy to read as well, so I don’t have to worry about hitting the wrong number when I dial. There’s a light on the keyboard as well so I’m able to use the phone at night. If I ever have the need to make a call in the middle of the night, it’s comforting to know that I’ll be able to use the phone without having to get up to turn on the lights.

The most important feature for me is the speaker. It’s loud and clear. I never have to ask the person on the other line to repeat what they said, and they can hear me just as clearly. I originally had intended to only to use the phone in emergencies, but it’s so convenient and such a delight to use that I rarely use my home phone. Thanks jitterbug!The first cell phone with personalized service. Get your Jitterbug today.

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Here are some commonly asked  questions about the Jitterbug Phone Plans No Contract monthly.

Is  there a prepay plan?

The great thing about Jitterbug is Nationwide Service starts at just $14.99 per month, with no contracts or prepaid hassles. Jitterbug rate plans are also flexible, so you can select a different plan at any time and there are no hidden charges for switching plans. Plus, you can call ANYWHERE in the U.S. at ANYTIME and you’ll never pay roaming or long distance fees.  We do not offer a prepay plan.  Here is a comparison chart of Jitterbug monthly plans vs. prepaid plans: (based on marketing materials from nationally available cellular companies as of June, 2009.)

What are your main monthly Plans?

What are anytime Minutes?

These are minutes that can be used any time in month. Any unused minutes are carried  over into the next month and a good for 60 days.

What are Nights and Weekend Minutes?

These are extra minutes that come with the higher usage plans and can be used between 7.00 pm and 6.00 am on week nights and from 7.00 pm Friday to 6.00 Monday on weekends.

Do you have to pay monthly?

Yes, customers pay monthly at the end of their billing cycle.  Here is a comparison chart of Jitterbug monthly plans vs. other monthly plans: (based on marketing materials from nationally available cellular companies as of June, 2009.)

What are add on minutes?

Jitterbug Add on Minutes are available to all customers and can be added to any plan. Our Add on Minutes can be used anytime, anywhere and they’re good for up to a year.  To purchase Add on Minutes today, call 1-800-733-6632.

Do you have to have a monthly plan before you can use add on minutes?

Yes

Some of the info on web talks about a yearly plan. Is this still available?

No, this is not available.

If you choose not to have a monthly plan and still use your add on minutes?

We only offer service through monthly plans, but customers can purchase and use Add On Minutes at anytime.

There is no disconnection fee, is there a re-connection fee, if you let your plan lapse?

Since Jitterbug is no contract, customers can cancel or hold service at anytime without incurring a fee.   Simply call Jitterbug Customer Service anytime, 24/7 at 1-800-733-6632 to change or cancel service.

Is there an Activation Fee?
The activation fee is $30.00

What is your return Policy?

If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with your Jitterbug® service, you can return your

Jitterbug if you have used less than 30 minutes within 30 days from the date of purchase. We will

refund the first month’s service charge and the cost of the phone, plus applicable taxes.

Steps for returning your Jitterbug phone:

1. Call our, friendly Customer Service experts 24 hours a day, seven days a week at

1-800-733-6632 to cancel your service.

2. You will receive a return authorization number, address and instructions for return. If your

Jitterbug was purchased from a retail location, it must be returned to that location and is

subject to the store’s return policy.

3. Please return your Jitterbug phone in “like new” condition in its original box with all

components and materials.

*The activation fee and shipping charges are not refundable.

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I tried giving him a regular cell phone to use, but he had great difficulty with it. The numbers on the phone were too small and he did not have the manual dexterity punch in the numbers.

The screen was too small for him to read the numbers I already programmed in for him and he could hardly hear when the phone rang. His friends have had to help him dial and talk on the phone for him. It was so hard to teach him how to use it that he was ready to throw it in the trash! Then I saw a Jitterbug commercial on television. It looked like the perfect solution, but I was not sure if it would really work the way they said. I asked several people if they knew anyone with one and no one did, so I ventured out and bought him one.

Jitterbug was the answer for us. The phone is so easy to use and it even tells him what buttons to press to get what he wants. He can read the numbers and he is able to use the telephone directory that we entered in for him because the names and numbers are printed in large sizes on the screen and there isn’t a lot of other things on there to crown his viewing. He is able to call me and he is even able to see who has called him if he misses a call for some reason.

Best of all, the Jitterbug is louder that any of the other cell phones we tried. He can actually hear me without me having to yell or repeat “Hello – hello!” over and over again. The peace of mind we now have is great. It is worth the extra cost to have a phone my 90-year-old father can actually use.Want the security and convenience of a cell phone without fancy features or minutes you don’t need? Order a Jitterbug today.
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Of course no one would ask this silly question, as much as I would like to answer this choice out of the best of both worlds. Jitterbug phones are unique, “Out of the World” and a big boon to seniors. All the same the two best features I would like to select are

1. The One-Touch Jitterbug Facility where you could either make a call to your loved one by just the click of only one button. Since the Monitor which is a bright screen with big bold fonts are easily visible to the seniors, they would have the choice of either pressing the “Operator” button and requesting them to make a call, or as soon as you open the phone the screen pops up with the Phone book screen, where you only need to scroll up or down to reach the number of your choice, and then either press yes to call or no to close the call. Easier still if you just want to close the call, just close the phone. If you desire operator assistance then again you have a one-touch button where the operator will assist you with any number of your choice. Of course your normal dial button options are readily available, but I would still go for the Jitterbug OneTouch.


2. The second option or Feature I liked was the outstanding feature of having a 911-button right there on your phone. I do agree, and only hope that our seniors never require this facility, but this one is just too unique. Be it assistance for themselves or for others a One-touch 911 dial button is one thing that any senior will appreciate. Normally any senior or for that matter anyone will panic and forget even the most basic number for an emergency facility. But here you have just one button to press and the message goes straight through. And even in the extreme case of the senior not able to speak out or be able to express him/herself, 911 are trained and efficient enough to handle calls of this nature. What else would a senior ask for in a utility as good as this?Friendly, 24-hour service. Just dial “0” for the operator on your Jitterbug cell phone. Order now.
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It’s as simple as calling from your own home. The price is very reasonable at around $150.00, and I personally prefer the $14.99 a month fee for 50 minutes. It keeps me on track to maintain a budget. Another added feature of this phone is that there is no long term contracts with some huge fee to cancel as there is on other cell phones. This cell phone is a great safety feature to carry in your car. Although this cell phone is geared for senior citizens, I can’t see why it isn’t a good idea for a teen as well. I have been thinking of purchasing one for one of my grandchildren, too. An operator is always available to help you with your calls, although I find this is not necessary.


Verizon has come out with such a marvelous product at such a reasonable price that I recommend this cell phone to anyone that is as confused as I am about the normally hard to understand cell phones. The large buttons are easy on the eyes and fingers. What other cell phone could offer what we really need in a cell phone? All I need is to be able to call for help if needed or tell someone where I am at the moment, and this is what this cell phone offers plus easy, convenient features at a low cost. What more could I possibly want? I don’t need a toy or computer, just a phone that does it’s original intent.Jitterbug Special Offer. Get a FREE car charger with purchase.

NEW Jitterbug J cell phones are easy-to-use. Friendly 24-hour Operators. Affordable plans start at $14.99. To learn more, click here.
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