Jitterbug J

Jitterbug J

It’s marketed as a cell phone for seniors, but it is a great phone for anyone who just wants an easy-to-use and easy-to-see cell phone for placing and receiving telephone calls. The Jitterbug J is a phone that anyone can pick up and start using immediately. The numbers are large and the on-screen prompts are put in the form of a question that you simply answer using the “Yes” or “No” buttons. The Jitterbug J is a sturdy and very well designed phone that is made by Samsung.

Seniors will find this phone very comfortable. The flip-open design make it very easy to use and when open it has the feel of a regular old-fashioned telephone. There is even a comforting dial tone when you open the phone. The part of the phone that goes against your ear is padded and formed in such a way that the large speaker is properly placed on your ear every time you use it.

The Jitterbug J also comes with special services. There is an operator available 24-7, 365 days a year . The Jitterbug operators are patient, knowledgeable, friendly and U. S. based. They can be used to place calls, to update the address book, and to perform just about any tasks related to your Jitterbug phone. You may not ever have to call the operator or you may want to use them to place all your calls. The decision is entirely yours.

You can also decide which services you want on your Jitterbug. You can get daily health tips, a weekly personalized wellness call, and/or access to a live registered nurse for 24-7 answers to health-related questions. You can also subscribe to MyWorld which gives you customized weather, sports, stocks, trivia, horoscope, and lottery results. These special services carry an extra$4 a month charge with lower-priced plans, but are often included in the higher-priced plans.

Rate plans range from $14.99 to $79.99 a month. Jitterbug uses the cellular service from other major carriers, so coverage is very good. You can only use the Jitterbug service with the Jitterbug phone. Rate plans are either comparable or just slightly more than those with larger carriers like Verizon. A big difference is that Jitterbug doesn’t require a 2-year contract. In fact, you don’t have to sign any contract at all. For that reason, you do have to incur a $35 activation fee. Although I don’t like that extra fee, I can understand. Without that, people might be turning on and off their service every week.

The cost of the Jitterbug J was recently reduced from $147 to $99, making it very attractive. It is also a great phone for those with vision or hearing impairments. It comes in a pearlized white, black, and red. It makes a great present for a parent or grandparent. Be sure you check it out.

The Bottom Line:

The Jitterbug cell phone was designed for seniors, but it is a good phone for anyone who doesn’t need a camera or an MP3 player and who doesn’t want to sign a two-year contract.

It is also a good cell phone for the millions of people who have a decline in vision, motor skills, or hearing. Since there is no contract and there are small rate packages available, it is also a good phone for those who only want a cell phone for emergencies.

The Jitterbug J not glitzy, but it is comfortable, easy to use, and sturdy. There are no nested menus or confusing icons. It is nice to have extra features that can be turned off if you don’t need them. Its similarities to a regular old telephone will make it comfortable for older people, while its ease of use will appeal to everyone.

The Good:

• Excellent design
• Very easy to use
• Big buttons
• Most like regular old telephone
• Sturdy
• Cushioned ear piece
• Good Service
• U. S. based operators
• Very good sound quality
• Bluetooth
• Very good price
• No service contract
• Excellent operator services
• Excellent call quality
• Very comfortable to use

The Bad:

• Exztra activation fee
• Extra cost for MyWorld (equivalent of free apps)
• Battery indicator not prominent
• No easy way to add recently called or received numbers
• Voice mail is an added cost
• A little bulky

COMFORTABLE & EASY To Use Jitterbug J Phone!