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Good Basic AT&T Phone for a Senior?
A family friend's cell phone was lost today at the airport and if the phone can't be found, another one may have to be purchased. What is a good basic phone that AT&T offers?
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A family friend's cell phone was lost today at the airport and if the phone can't be found, another one may have to be purchased. What is a good basic phone that AT&T offers?
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FredW
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13 years ago
I suggest flip phones. Just open to answer and close to hang up, no little buttons for that simple operation. And the keypads seem a little larger for when they do have to dial..
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ckuczek
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13 years ago
Thanks for the information. I will check into it. 🙂
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ckuczek
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12 years ago
Good news! The person who lost her phone has found it. A new cell phone does not have to be purchased.
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Wild Banchi
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12 years ago
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Florindell
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8 years ago
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Almeda
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7 years ago
I have been scanning the Internet mainly looking for the Jitterbug Flip phone. I am 81 yrs old and recuperating from a Heart Attack.
I went to the Jitterbug webpage, they have a place to type in your zip code to see if your area is covered by their service. Mine is not!
I love the features of the Jitterbug phone, but so far have not found anything similar... Good luck in finding the right phone for your Mom!
I don't think too many cellphone companies consider us older generation too much!
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formerlyknownas
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7 years ago
@Almeda. This comes up often. I wish ATT would give is some attention. Unfortunately basic phones don't sell very much anymore.
I have done a little hands on research. Of the 3 flip phones listed, the one that has big, easy to press buttons, backlit and simple to use, is the Kyocera sold here:
https://www.att.com/cellphones/kyocera/duraxe.html#sku=sku7800343
The phone is very rugged, but still small enough for a pocket. Buttons are raised and the 5 has bumps so you can feel your way even without the light.
picture I took in the store.
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Almeda
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7 years ago
Hi Lizdance,
Thanks for the information! I checked and there is an ATT store not too far from my home. So I will stop in there and check out their phones.
At least they are offering Senior Citizen Cellphone service. Maybe I'll find something I like there!
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SalsaVerde
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7 years ago
ckuczek,
The Pantch Breeze is a pretty cool little phone. Sound quality is quite good and can be adjusted for volume. Larger keypad and very reliable. That's what my Mom, brother and my partner have. Cute, sturdy, simple little phone.
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formerlyknownas
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7 years ago
The Breeze 3 is available from other places like Amazon. It is a lot like the Current AT&T flip. The buttons are flat to the phone. This is why I crossed it off the list. The back light is okay and it's cheap.
The Kyocera will outlast it and is priced high.
It might be worth looking for the Kyocera on Amazon to see it its cheaper.
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