AT&T Cell Phone for Seniors

After a quick look at the Google Analytics for this blog, I noticed that a number visitors have reached it because they were looking for AT&T cell phone for seniors. I decided that it would be a good idea to make a post featuring the carrier's handsets and highlight those that are suitable for elderly users.

I chose this devices based on two major criteria, simplicity and price. A cellphone for seniors should be easy-to-use and cheap. Of course, there are other criteria but using them all would leave very few phones. So I used these two attributes to allow my visitors to chose from a several suitable handsets. BTW, you can check out my post on the characteristics of an ideal handset for seniors.

OK, let's proceed with the AT&T cell phone for seniors.

Pantech Breeze: This is the carrier's best offering. I have dedicated a post on this phone and I have to say that this is AT&T's best handset for the elderly. It provides a large friendly buttons and display text. It is also easy to use and provides EZ One-Touch quick call keys. It is now offered for $30 with a 2 year contract.

Nokia 2600: This phone comes with modern features like web browsing and mobile email but it's also relatively easy to use. This device has large buttons but they are flat. Consumers can get this mobile phone for free with a 2 year contract.

Samsung Rugby a837: A rugged and simple phone. Nice large keys and can withstand being dropped several times. Also equipped with modern features but can also work with user who simply want to talk and text. Refurbished units available for free with a 2 year contract.

LG CU405: A basic phone with simple features. Consumers will find it a solid, basic phone that gets the job done with a minimum of hassle. Large keys with hands free speakerphone. Refurbished units available for $40 with a 2 year contract.

Motorola MOTO EM330: a simple flip phone with CrystalTalk technology for clear sound. Also provides hands-free speakerphone and large widely separated keys. This handset is being sold for free with a 2 year contract.

These are just a few of the AT&T cell phone for seniors. The carrier's line-up is flexible so new phone might be available. Unfortunately, mobile phones may also go out of stock.

That's it for this post. Tune in to this blog to get more news and updates on cell phones for seniors.

Pantech Breeze: AT&T's New Cell Phone for Seniors

It seems that the mobile phone for seniors market has become active in the last few weeks. After the Life Phone was recently announced, AT&T launched a handset that is suitable for senior mobile phone users. Let me introduce the Pantech Breeze from AT&T.

There have been a few updates on when AT&T will launch the
Pantech Breeze After a few months of waiting, the carrier has finally released the device and has marketed it as a handset suited for seniors. Let us examine the elements that make this mobile device a good cell phone for the elderly.

The Pantech Breeze is an uncomplicated or basic mobile phone. It has a clean and uncluttered design, simplified menus, over sized display, large keypad and quick-call keys. Clearly, its a useful device for people who want an easy way to stay in touch with friends, loved ones and caregivers. I don't think I need to explain why a simple or basic phone is best for seniors.

AT&T's Pantech Breeze is also part of the carriers "Universal Design" approach. This approach the practice of designing products and applications that are usable by the most customers possible. This means that application developers and handset manufacturers were encouraged to consider the needs of seniors or customers who have disabilities when creating products and services. The Pantech Breeze is an example of a device design with this approach.

Here's a statement from an AT&T representative that would further explain the Universal Design concept that was used in the making of the Pantech Breeze:

"Universal Design helps define important design criteria to meet the wants and needs of as many of our customers as possible. The Pantech Breeze is a result of our efforts to meet these criteria and offer a great-looking phone that's a breeze to use for everyone — from tweens to great-grandparents."

These are the fruits of the Universal Design being applied to the creation of the Pantech Breeze.

• Simplified Menu : senior users can easily navigate the phone's features with the simplified "breeze menu," which prioritizes the features that customers want to access most.
  

• 1-2-3 Quick-Call Keys : The Breeze has 3 preprogrammable quick-call buttons that are located below the screen. By selecting one of the three quick-call contacts and pressing the send button can easily tart a call.

• Easy-to-Use Buttons - When users press the Pantech Breeze's oversized buttons, the buttons respond with a tactile click. The amount of time the keys remain illuminated after use is extended tp benefit seniors with weak eyesight.
  

• Large Font - The menu screens on the device use a highly visible large font for greater visibility. The font of SMS messages is also enlarged to aid weak eyes.

• Clear and Loud Speakerphone - the design of the Breeze takes seniors with poor hearing into consideration by offering a large, dedicated button starts and stops speakerphone use.
  

• Audible Keys - mistake-free dialing for those with limited sight is also offered by the Breeze. this is possible through the option to have audio accompany numeric keystrokes.

I guess it should be clear by now that the Pantech Breeze is a mobile phone for seniors. It has the attributes that are design to make communication by mobile phone a breeze for seniors.