There are several reasons that seniors should have a cell phone in their possession. A phone will come in handy if they suffer a fall or are injured in some other way. A cell phone is a great way for seniors to stay in touch with their children and grandchildren. Also, if a senior is out driving and becomes stranded due to issues with their vehicle or the vehicle has a flat tire, they will easily be able to call for help.
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There are an array of cell phone plans available for seniors and most of them come with a variety of different discounts and offers. These cell phone plans are tailored to meet the needs of seniors versus younger people since their preferences are very different.
One example of a difference between the needs of seniors when it comes to cell phone plans versus the needs of the younger generation is the fact that seniors are more focused on how much talk time they have instead of how many Netflix deals they will receive or how much data their phone will hold. They also do not care as much about having unlimited internet access. [3]
These differences mean that seniors are looking for completely different offers when it comes to cell phone plans than their younger counterparts. In this article, we will help decipher the different cell phone deals that are available for seniors and the benefits each one can offer for seniors.
Below is a detailed list of the five best cell phone deals for seniors for the holidays:
The Senior Plan by AT&T
If you or the senior in your life is at least 65 years old or over, this may be the plan to go with [2]. This plan offers more talk time for seniors. Seniors will receive 200 minutes of talk time with anyone on another service and unlimited talk time with fellow AT&T customers. On top of all of that, seniors get another 500 nights and weekend talk minutes with no roaming fees and no long-distance calling fees. No data plan is offered with this device so it truly is for seniors who only want plenty of talk time available to them.
There are other plans available under the AT&T senior plan that offer unlimited talk time as well as unlimited texting and even internet data for $40 more per month.
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The Pros of The Senior Plan by AT&T:
Seniors who are AARP members and sign up for AT&T cell phone service will get up to 10 percent off their monthly talk and data plan’s monthly fees and they can get a 15 percent discount on all accessories to go with their phone.
Seniors can also get up to $45 off their activation fee or even an upgrade from their current AT&T service.
Seniors can purchased a phone from another place and still use the AT&T service.
Cons of the AT&T Plan for Seniors:
The plans for seniors with no data or text messaging can only be used with basic phones.
Consumer Cellular for Seniors [4]
Consumer Cellular actually tailors plans that are specifically for seniors that start at only $15 per month and if seniors are members of AARP, they can get a five percent discount on any monthly cell phone plan.
Pros:
Seniors can get up to 30 percent off cell phone accessories.
Seniors can also have a money-back guarantee for a longer amount of time, from 30 days to 45 days.
Cons:
The discounts are only for AARP members.
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Ting Single Line
The Ting single line plan is very affordable for seniors who want mainly talk time. Billing is based on usage so the monthly fee can be up to $15 per month but seniors have control over how much they use the phone.
Pros:
For basic service, it is only $6 per month for 100 minutes of talk time, $3 per month for texting capability, and $3 for a total of 100 MB per month of data.
This is a super cheap plan with seniors only having to spend $10 or less per month for cell phone service.
Seniors only get billed for the time they actually use their phones.
Cons:
Ting only contracts with two major networks which include T-Mobile and Sprint.
The Verizon 55+ Unlimited Plan
As the name implies, the Verizon 55+ [1] plan is only open to seniors who are at least 55 years old or older. It includes talk time, texting, and unlimited hotspot connections and is a little more pricey than other plans for seniors.
Pros:
Seniors will receive unlimited use of their phones.
Seniors will receive high-quality streaming services.
There is cell coverage in both Canada and Mexico with no roaming fees.
Seniors are offered a large selection of smartphones that can be used with the plan.
Cons:
This plan is only open to seniors who have a Florida address.
A single line is $60 per month and an additional line is $80 per month.
Great Calls Plans [5]
Greatcall is touted as one of the top plans for seniors right now since there are deals available for both talk time and data.
Pros:
There are two phones available specifically for seniors, including the Lively Flip phone and the Jitterbug Smart2.
The phones are designed for seniors to easily be able to navigate the features of each one.
Seniors can cancel the plans at any time.
No contracts are required.
Initial phone costs are very cheap.
Cons:
They can only use each specific phone with their plan.
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Sources
1. https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/baby-boomers/articles/the-best-cell-phone-plans-for-seniors
2. https://www.att.com/offers/network/?source=EC1NvIDES0000000P&tfn=wireless&WT.srch=1&wtExtndSource=at%26t+cell+phone+plans&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=CjwKCAjwhuCKBhADEiwA1HegOVTY-JbuXzkMb_98kmk-a_wyld1zfwrNrr65acw8zi63ZOATXaYPZhoC1WUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
3. https://comparisonsmaster.com/articles/best-cell-phone-devices-deals-for-seniors-for-the-holidays?dc=mfb&subid4=bm-us-a-cmp-cellphen-65484-1111-2&fbclid=IwAR0rNEJofMmnTKh0rqdPBb7k_raE1_Mdd7g12aLsym8ml7Lglmd0V_lEtPU
4. https://www.forbes.com/health/healthy-aging/best-cell-phone-plans-for-seniors/
5. https://www.seniorliving.org/cell-phone/best/plans/
