She does not text at all, but several months ago she started receiving these strange beeps on her phone. But while the Jitterbug Flip is a nearly perfect marriage of form and function, the Smart2 is sluggish and feels like it's biting off a bit more than it can chew. If you or a loved one is concerned about being able to afford a new device or cellular phone bill, the federal Lifeline Program provides a discount on wireless or internet service to consumers who quality.

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Several of the smartphones we reviewed are already among Wirecutter’s top phone picks overall; others were new to us and offer a good combination of simplicity, accessibility, and emergency features. For instance, voice dialing and predictive text aren't available, and basic information about battery status and signal strength isn't readily available without selecting Phone Info. To better see phone numbers and other text details, the Jitterbug Flip2 is equipped with a more spacious 3.

However, it is carrier-locked to T-Mobile/Metro, which may be an issue for someone who uses a different carrier or does not receive good service from T-Mobile/Metro in their area. In this case, the Jitterbug Flip was once an Alcatel OneTouch, that has also been sold as the Alcatel Go for those who got one from Sprint or T-Mobile. Instead of the usual Android icon pages, the user is presented with a scrolling menu to select one of the features, ideal for those with dexterity limitations.Built-in health, safety, and privacy features: These include emergency SOS capabilities, crash detection, and medication and health information tracking.