The Samsung Jitterbug Plus from GreatCall is the best simple phone there is, with plenty of easy-to-use advanced features that set it apart from the pack.
Read the full review →Conclusion: We're mixed
The Samsung Jitterbug Plus is marketed by service provider GreatCall as a phone for cellphone-phobic seniors, and is designed with simplicity in mind. However, there are plenty of other basic cellphones available for less, and most of GreatCall's optional services, like its 5Star emergency response service, are available as apps for Android and iOS smartphones. That said, 31% of Americans over age 65 don't own a cellphone, according to a recent study, and if a phone like the Jitterbug Plus — which also lets its owners upload photos to Facebook and press "0" to be connected to a live operator — helps change that, it might be worth its price.
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GreatCall’s services can offer peace of mind to seniors and family members, and though some things could improved, overall, I found the Jitterbug Plus to be a well-designed and solid-performing handset that simplifies the cellphone experience for the older set.
Read the full review →The Jitterbug Plus is meant for a very specific audience--one that I’m not yet a member of--so reviewing a product like this can be difficult ... GreatCall has done an excellent job of creating a phone that is both easy to use and full-featured, packed into a modern design.
Read the full review →Though the senior-aimed Jitterbug Plus is easy to use and has good call quality, it's overpriced for its low-end features.
Read the full review →The jitterbug is a must have for people who don’t want to deal with the complications of smartphones or have technophobia. I passed the test unit around to some of my contemporaries and their comments were very positive. ... It’s a great way to insure that Seniors in your family are safe.
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