The Jitterbug cell phone was created by cell phone inventor Marty Cooper with his wife Arlene Harris. Marty and his wife saw a niche overlooked by increasing demand for smart phones – the ability to make simple phones calls. Looking at the complexity that comes bundled with cell phones today, Marty and Arlene designed a cell phone specifically geared for seniors. This spawned the creation of the Jitterbug cell phone.
The Jitterbug cell phone is owned and distributed by the GreatCall corporation, and it is operated under the Verizon wireless network. Originally the company, GreatCall, offered two models of its widely popular Jitterbug cell phone. The flagship model during the early years of the company was the Jitterbug J. Marty and Arlene engaged Samsung to custom build the Jitterbug J based on their own design. With its hearing aid compatibility, bright screens, and bold text display, the Jitterbug J became wildly popular with seniors. The Jitterbug J even emitted a dial tone when opened to simulate the sound of a standard landline. It is easy to see why the Jitterbug became so popular with seniors.
The company has now added additional Jitterbug models to its line-up, including the latest Samsung SCH-r100. All Jitterbug models follow the same classic design. While these new models have been upgarded to include simple text messaging, bluetooth, caller-id, and speakerphone, the basic tenet is still the same — make a practical affordable cell phone that anyone can use to make a call.
The Jitterbug cell phone is a great product for seniors. Most reviews of the cell phone fail to mention the additional services offered that complements the Jitterbug cell phone. Below are just a few of the services I found interesting.
Jitterbug Cell Phone Services
- Jitterbug LiveNurse – 24 hours, 7 days a week access to a Registered Nurse
- Jitterbug Medication Reminder – Automated reminder calls and progress tracker
- Jitterbug Check-in Call – Friendly automated calls to ensure you have help, if needed
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