For many, the dream of owning a cell phone is out of reach because of how much it costs per month. It can be especially difficult for senior citizens who already live on a tight budget to afford a cell phone. This is why Consumer Cellular and Jitterbug are great choices for people who want to own a cell phone but are afraid of the complicated plans and expensive rates offered by the most popular brands.
Consumer Cellular Cell Phone Plan Rates
It is easy for cell phone plans to cost an individual upwards of $50 per month when using Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T and others. Consumer Cellular offers cell phone plans as low as $10 per month, making them a much more affordable option for people who do not need a lot of add-ons. In addition to the low cost, AARP members can receive an additional discount on their monthly bill, making Consumer Cellular even more appealing to the senior market.
One great benefit of having a Consumer Cellular cell phone plan is that it is easy to change the plan when there is a need for more or less minutes. There are no questions asked, and the user can downgrade at anytime with no penalty. There are also no complicated contracts to try and figure out. Consumer Cellular has made it easy for people to monitor their plan, too, because they send text alerts when a user is nearing their usage limits and might want to upgrade.
Jitterbug Cell Phone Plans and Rates
With Jitterbug, there is no contract to sign and no hidden charges. They are just as flexible as Consumer Cellular in that the plans can be changed at anytime without penalties or fees. Rates start as low as $14.99 per month making them much more affordable than the larger chain cell phone providers.
Jitterbug allows the user to call anywhere in the United States at anytime. There are also no roaming or long distance fees. Consumer Cellular and Jitterbug offer similar services so it is best to research both companies before picking one over the other.
Cell Phones for the Senior Market
Consumer Cellular and Jitterbug make cell phones that are designed specifically for seniors. These cell phones are easier to use than the now popular smartphones that are offered by other cell phone providers. They feature larger buttons, hearing-aid compatible designs, and easy to use controls. Most other cell phone companies spend most of their time developing smart phones.
Many seniors, and less tech savvy individuals, prefer to have a cell phone that is straightforward and not intended to have a lot of add-ons like Internet and text messaging. So, although Consumer Cellular and Jitterbug have created cell phones specifically for senior users, kids and others can benefit from their ease of use.
Jitterbug cell phones come in a few different colors and are made by Samsung. They are probably the easiest phones to navigate because all they have is a number pad, "yes" and "no" buttons, an on/off button, and speaker phone button.
Consumer Cellular offers the DoroPhone Easy 345 and 410. The DoroPhone Easy 345 features big buttons and a brick style. It is senior friendly with a basic design that anyone can learn to use. It is compatible with hearing aids, has an emergency call button, and vibrating ringer. It is a great choice for someone who has never owned a cell phone before, seniors, and kids. The DoroPhone Easy 410 offers similar features as the DoroPhone Easy 345, but has a flip-phone style. These cell phones come in both black and white.
Before deciding which cell phone plan and provider to use, make sure that the cost will not be an issue. Consumer Cellular and Jitterbug seem to be great for seniors, children, and people who only want to use their cell phones for calls exclusively. There is no need to pay for all the bells and whistles of a smart phone if the features will not be used anyway.
Cara Stromness - Cara holds a BA degree in English from The University of Utah where she minored in Human Development and Family Studies. She enjoys ...
