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10-05-2009, 2:06 PM
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What is the best wireless phone using A T & T for an elderly parent for ease of use and volume clarity?
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10-05-2009, 3:10 PM
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AT&T sells a lot of "messaging" phones with slide-out keyboards, of which are QWERTY. Your parent does not need this. You should be able to get a good phone for free* (under contract, of course). Maybe a basic Samsung or Motorola. I highly recommend Nokia. Not sure about Pantech, but check them out anyway. Check out the AT&T site to get an idea of what you can zero in on at the store. This is how you'll learn if there is a phone to meet you're specific needs. Good luck and welcome to Wireless Advisor.
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My first guess would be the Pantech Breeze. It has large buttons, and a few dedicated speed dial buttons. The display is pretty big too. Pantech Breeze(TM) Cell Phone - | Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular
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10-05-2009, 6:27 PM
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There is Jitterbug which targets seniors. They now run on Verizon's network. Welcome to the Brand New Jitterbug J Experience
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10-05-2009, 7:30 PM
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Wood like suggestions for AT & T celphone for Mom & Dad. Good volume and easy to use.
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10-05-2009, 8:31 PM
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The pantech breeze is a jitterbug "inspired" phone.
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10-05-2009, 11:32 PM
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Pantech C610: Pantech C610 Cell Phone - | Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular Pantech Breeze: Pantech Breeze(TM) Cell Phone - | Wireless from AT&T, formerly Cingular | |
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10-06-2009, 1:12 PM
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If money is not that big of an issue get a Clarity Life C900 ClarityLife C900 Amplified Mobile Phone - Clarity Buy it from the website and then swap out the SIM card. You could get the nicest free phone from ATT and sell it on EBay to offset the cost. It's funny because my grandma just got a blackberry and I tease her that the Clarity is more appropriate for her. |
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10-13-2009, 11:39 AM
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My grandma is addicted to her blackberry. She went into the hospital a few weeks ago and needed her laptop because she could not part with her facebook! We all are very close and my children love her. I am glad that she is still sixty five years young because my children will be able to enjoy her! They see her all the time via skype! To bad we live so far away  |
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10-13-2009, 12:03 PM
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My dad is in his mid 60's as well, and he's addicted to Facebook.
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