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Here's a new prepaid cell phone that can cater to the need of seniors who need a mobile communication device. The LG Select MN180 recently went live on the MetroPCS website with a senior-friendly prepaid price of $59.00.

Simplicity is one of the requirements for a good cell phone for senior citizens. The elderly prefer basic or simple handsets because they are easy to navigate, cheap and uncomplicated. So is the world's simplest mobile phone ideal for seniors? Let's find out.

THe folks over at John Doe Amsterdam wanted to build a basic phone. It's going to be the most basic phone ever but it won't be as dull and boring as other affordable phones on the market. But in this blog, we need to see if it can serve the need of seniors so let's look a the features of the John's Phone.

The John's Phone sports a black on white display at the top. Yes, it doesn't have a color display. Just the black on white display at the top that provides two lines that shows the recently dialed phone numbers, the signal strength, position of the lock switch and the battery status.

This senior-friendly phone also offers a large key pad. The circular buttons are large and dialing by feel is easy. The handset also offers a flap containing an address book and a pen. Users can then update address file at any time, even when the phone is switched off.

The John's Phone allows users to save 10 speed-dial numbers: one under each number key. It's ringer is loud and the vibration was strong enough to get noticed in a pocket. This handset for the elderly has no speakerphone but it ships with an earphone / mic that plugs into the micro-USB jack for hands-free calling.

This handset is strictly designed for calling. It does not offer ext messaging n an effort to be as simple as it can be.

That's it for this quick look at the world's most basic phone. Tune in as we feature more mobile phones for senior citizens.

I discovered another Samsung cell phone for seniors while browsing the GreatCall (the folks behind the Jitterbug) website. The Samsung SCH-r100 is a simple and affordable phone that can handle

Here's another mobile phone for the basic phone market that's fits the needs of senior citizens. The Samsung SPH-M360 offers a straightforward design with a couple of extra features. It's also one of the new cell phones that seniors should consider.

The Samsung SPH-M360 offers a simple clamshell design with clean lines. It's not a flashy design but it works for senior users and anyone who wants an easy-to-use handset for making calls.

As with most clamshell phones, the SPH-M360 offer two displays. This cell phone for seniors offer an internal display that measures 2.25 inches and supports 260,000 colors (320x240 pixels). This size is adequate for elderly uses and it provides bright resolution and vibrant colors. Users can alter the backlight time and brightness make it easier on the eyes of users with weak vision.

This senior-friendly cellphone also offers a spacious and comfortable navigation array. Users can easily navigate the menu by feel because the diamond toggle and central OK button are raised above the surface of the phone. The big keypad buttons are raised slightly and brightly backlit so seniors with weak eyesight will not have any dialling or texting issues with this device.

Other notable features for this mobile phone for seniors include the GPS support for Sprint Family Locater. This feature can work in emergency situations. This simple handset also offers a 1.3-megapixel camera takes photos in four resolutions and three quality settings but does not support video capture.

That's it for this quick look at another cell phone for senior citizens. Tune in every week for more services, news, and more mobile phones for the elderly.

Here's another Senior-friendly cell phone from Sprint. The basic Sanyo Vero SCP-3820 is an affordable handset that ca serve the needs of senior citizens.

Rugged mobile phones can be a good solution for seniors who are prone to dropping objects due to their weak hands. A good example would be the Motorola i576 from Sprint. This handset is rugged and can take a beating that would render most other phones useless.

However, the Motorola i576's rugged design isn't the only characteristic that makes it ideal for seniors. This handset belongs to Sprint's stable of Nextel Direct Connect cell phones. Now, these handsets can be good mobile phones for seniors citizens because they provide one button that allows users to connect to their family and friends. This service provides instant, one-to-one push-to-talk communication nationwide with any other Nextel Direct Connect subscriber. Ideal for quick, to the point conversations with families, friends, and co-workers

The Motorola i576 is not only a rugged Nextel Direct Connect cell phone. It also a simple device that can cater to the need of the elderly who want a no frills handset. This senior-friendly phone is so simple that it doesn't offer a camera. The design for this handset was focused on making calls. The menu system in this phone has a multipage design in either list or grid formats. Both designs are relatively easy to use.

This mobile phone also offers a 1.75 inch display with 64,000 colors. It's not very large but users can change the backlighting time and the font size to make the information on the screen more visible to seniors with weak eyesight.

The rugged Motorola i576 provides a keypad that can work with the elderly. This cell phone comes with keypad buttons that are sizeable and spaced far apart from either each other. They're also raised above the surface of the phone with large numbers and letters and a bright backlighting.

Here are the rest of the info for this mobile phone for seniors:

• GPS Navigation enabled
• Web browsing capable
• Email capable
• Bluetooth
• Voice activated dialing
• Hearing Aid Compatible (HAC)
• Speakerphone
• Vibra-call Alert
• Multimedia Messaging

This blog has been around for more than two years and in that span we have featured different plans, services, accessories and mobile phones for senior citizens. We have complied a large number of mobile phones so I thought that it would be helpful to categories the posts by manufacturer.

In this post, I will post links that lead to posts on Samsung mobile phones for seniors. I will update the inks as I feature more senior-friendly mobile phones from Samsung.

Hopefully, this lis will help visitors to find Samsung mobile phones that can help seniors.

• Samsung Jitterbug
• Samsung A137
• Samsung a177
• Samsung Axle
• Samsung C3060R
• Samsung Haven
• Samsung Knack
• Samsung M240
• Samsung Stunt
• Samsung T155G
• Samsung SPH-M360
  

Here's another simple slider phone that can be useful for senior users. Let's look at the LG LX290 from Sprint.

Sprint does not offer a special plan for seniors but its line-up features a few senior-friendly mobile phones like the LG LX290.

This basic mobile phone is designed for the market for simpler phones without too many bells and whistles. It combines dedicated hot keys and quick access to vital features to simplify things for senior users.

The LG LX290 sports a sturdy slider design with a 2.17-inch display on the front that support 262,000 colors and 240x320-pixel resolution. This display produces colorful images and sharp legible text. A good feature for senior citizens with weak eyesight.

This mobile phone for seniors also offer a user-friendly keypad. The keys are well spaced and are in the form of raised bumps so elderly users can easily dial by feel. This handset also provides shortcut keys lead directly to the text messaging menu, your e-mail in-box, the alarm clock, and the calendar.

The LG LX290 does not offer a lot of features but it would still be great if list some of the highlights:

• 1.3-megapixel camera
• GPS with turn-by-turn directions
• Bluetooth
• mobile e-mail
• 600-entry phone book
• 34 polyphonic ringtone
• wireless Web browser
• USB syncing, Bluetooth
• instant messaging (AIM, Windows Live, and Yahoo)

I've featured a few international cell phone for seniors in this blog and here's another interesting handset. The Vitaphone 1100 is a senior-friendly handset that is manufactured by a German company.

Vitaphone is a company that has been supporting healthcare professionals worldwide with diagnostics, treatment, patient management, and prevention for over ten years. The Vitaphone 1100 s one of the embodiments of the company's vision.

The Vitaphone 1100 is a very simple mobile phone. It's so simple that it only has three buttons. The Red button 1 reserved for calls to a service center and the Yellow button 2 or green button 3 are for selectable numbers.
Simplicity does not prevent the Vitaphone 1100 from being a reliable emergency call and care system. This cell phone for senior citizens offer more features that allows it to serve the needs of the elderly.

This basic handset also provides access to physicians and medical assistance staff provide medical support 365 days a year.

Here are the rest of the info on the Vitaphone 1100 cell phone for seniors.

• Integrated GSM module (dual band 900/1800 MHz)
• Hands-free mode is possible
• Integrated illuminated buttons
• Operating status display via LEDs
• Weight: 80 g (inc. battery)
• Dimensions (L x B x H) in mm: 115 x 49 x 22
• Load cycle: approx 1.5–2 hours (for a fully discharged battery)
• Battery: 680 mAh lithium-ion
• Standby time: up to 250 hours (telephone mode)
• Talk time: up to 120 mins.

I found another good cell phone for senior via YouTube. I recently watched a video ad for the Tracfone SVC or Senior Value Cell Phone. This is the regional carrier's special offering for senior citizens.

After a bit of digging up, I found out the Tracfone SVC is actually the Samsung T155G.

The Samsung T155G is a simple flip phone that provides features that can be useful for elderly consumers.

For instance, this mobile phone for seniors offer an easy menu navigation and all the users need to do is answer yes or no to get exactly where they want to go.

The Samsung T155G also offers large text and display which are senior-friendly. This Tracfone SVC or Senior Value Cell Phone is also hearing aid compatible ( M3/T3) and prove 911 emergency location assistance.

This senior friendly phone is available for $14.99 with a nationwide service plan for only $7 per month.

Here are the rest f the features for the Samsung T155G

• text messaging, voice mail, free caller ID, free call waiting
• hands-free speaker
• auto redial
• vibration alert
• phone Book with up to 200 entries
• 10 polyphonic ringtones, alarm Clock,
• Charger and services guide included
• Lightweight - 2.86 ounces.
• Battery life with up to 7 hours of talk time and up to 14.5 days of standby time
• Included accessories: battery, wall AC adapter, SIM card and services guide

Let's look at another Jitterbug service tha caters to the special needs of the elderly. We have previously featured the Jitterbug LiveNurse and the Medication Reminders services. This time let's talk about the Check-in Calls service.

This mobile service for the elderly aims to provide "peace of mind, and a sense of security" for only five bucks per month. The company's automated system will ensure that the elderly user are being checked on every day.

The Jitterbug Check-in Calls service will send a notification call will be sent to a consumer's list of personal contacts so that help can be provided immediately should the senior user require any assistance.

Consumers can ask the help of the company's 24-hour US-based MyLife representatives to set up calls, contact list and schedule. Users can also manage their own account on myjitterbug.com.

That's if for this affordable and helpful mobile phone service for senior citizens. Tune in for more services, accessories, and mobile phone for seniors.

• Dimension: 102 * 45 * 12.5mm
• Display: 1.8 inch 128*64
• Frequency: GSM900/1800MHz
• loud-speaker
• 900mAH battery (compatible with Nokia battery Bl-5C)
• WAP Browser
• Accessories: 1 earphone, 1 data cable, 1 battery, 1 Charger,1 gift box

Here's a new mobile phone seniors from one of the top regional carrier's in the US. The PCD CDM8635 is a senior friendly cell phone that makes it home in US Cellular's mobile phone line up.

The PCD CDM8635 is a simple device but it is packed with features that can be useful to elderly users.

For instance, this handset sports a 2.2-inch internal display that supports 260,000 colors. The screen looks bright, and all text, from the time and date to the menu options, are in a large font that's easy on the eyes. Users can also adjust additional settings like the adjust the duration of the backlight on the screen and keys.

It also offers a 1.5-inch grayscale external display that shows the time, date, battery level, and reception bars.

The PCD CDM8635 also offers large dial pad keys which are separated and backlit. This keypad is user friendly even though they are not raised from the surface.

This mobile phone for seniors from US Cellular also provides two shortcut keys that are mapped to an emergency contact list, and to 911. This keys can come in handy during emergencies.

The PCD CDM8635 also features the Slow Speech option, which slows the incoming voice to make it easier to parse words.

That's it for this quick look at the PCD CDM8635 cell hone for senior citizens. Tune in for more senior phones, services and accessories.

Here's a nice update for seniors who are looking for cheap mobile phones. Consumer Cellular has cut the price of one of its cell phones for seniors.

Consumer Cellular launched the Doro PhoneEasy 410 with the Doro PhoneEasy 335 on October of last year. At the time the PhoneEasy 410 was priced at $40. Well, the MNVO is now selling this simple mobile phone for the elderly for a more affordable price of $25.

John Marick, Consumer Cellular CEO comments on this price cut:

"Consumer Cellular prides itself on providing the most affordable, easy-to-use devices available in the wireless market.The Doro PhoneEasy 410 has been a great addition to our phone lineup. Due to the tremendous demand, we've been able to drive down the cost and make the Doro even more affordable for more people. We are proud to be able to offer it to our customers at a new price."

The Doro PhoneEasy 410 is a simple flip phone that caters to the need of senior citizens. Here's a review of its senior-friendly features:

• Large, easy to read full-color screen
• Big separated buttons
• Two-way speakerphone
• Bluetooth compatibility
• SMS text messaging
• Emergency SOS button
• Option to hide unwanted functions
• Lightweight handset, including batteries

Early this year I wrote about recycling mobile phones for donation to senior citizens. After several minutes of surfing the web I came across a few projects tha aim to provide emergency mobile phones to senior citizens. I decided to dedicate another post to this worthy cause and raise awareness for the needs of the elderly.

• Cell Phones for Life
• 911CellPhone Bank
• American Cell Phone Drive
• Emergency Phone
• SOC Services
• ReCellular
• Pace Butler
• HAWC
• Your Center

Here's another great cell phone for seniors from Doro. The Doro HandlePlus 326i GSM is similar to the HandlePlus 334 GSM but it's a newer model. Let's take a quick look at the details for this senior mobile phone.

• Polyphonic ring tones
• Vibrating alertPre-dialing
• Two-way speakerphone
• Keylock
• Call timer
• Maximum ringer volume (83 dB SPL)
• Battery Li-ion 700mAh with 200 Standby time (hours)

Here's another mobile phone for seniors from the AT&T network. The new LG GU292 is a simple handset that offers a few features that can be useful for elderly consumers.

The LG GU292 is a simple slider phone that looks more expensive than it's actual price. This may be due to a likeness to the LG Shine II a popular fashion cell phone. Well, the GU292 may look stylish but its features are also suitable for senior users.

This AT&T cell phone is a simple device. It may offer a few modern features like aGPS with AT&T Navigator and Bluetooth but it's a fairly uncomplicated device.

The LG GU292 also offers some physical features that make it a good cell phone for senior citizens. For instance, it sports a 2.0 inch display with 262k colors and 176 x 220 pixels. It's large enough to be ideal for the elderly with weak eyes.

This mobile phone for seniors also offers a user-friendly keypad with large buttons.