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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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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