It’s not as high compared to younger generations. But a growing number of seniors are embracing mobile tech. A Pew Research Center study found more than three-fourths of the population 65 years and older have a cell phone.
AT&T Wireless Home Phone & Internet, select Wireless Home Phone devices, dedicated mobile hotspot devices, and select laptop air cards are not eligible for these plans. These plans may not be eligible for additional discounts, including but not limited to Signature discounts.
With that in mind, here are some recommended phones, plans and accessories for seniors who want to get the most out of what’s available:
Best phones for seniors
The LG Exalt LTE is perfect for those who prefer the simplicity of a basic flip phone with a few advanced capabilities, such as web browsing. Exalt LTE includes physical keys, making dialing and texting a breeze. For ease of use, its 3.0-inch color LCD screen has a menu with a large font size.
The rugged DuraXV LTE by Kyocera is ideal for seniors who enjoy the outdoors. The flip phone meets US military standards for extreme conditions, whether that means working on an outdoor project or whitewater rafting. The DuraXV LTE features a 2.6-inch QVGA and high-contrast LCD mono external display to provide enhanced readability when sending texts or browsing the web.
Seniors interested in trying a smartphone might like the Samsung Galaxy J3 V 3rd Gen, which is great for beginners. Its “Easy Mode” simplifies the phone’s home screen so you can get to the functions you need faster and easier. It also makes the most-often-used features, such as email and camera, easily accessible on its 5-inch HD screen.
Great plan options
Family members can add a phone to Verizon’s plan, which keeps things simple with different data sizes that range from 2 to unlimited gigabytes. If you need more data, you can switch sizes any time. All sizes let you share data with your devices and feature unlimited talk and text.
For seniors who don’t want an annual contract, Verizon offers prepaid plans for smartphones or basic phones.
Smart accessories for home and on the go
The Universal Horizontal Pouch is a black leather holder that connects to your belt with a convenient swivel clip, for helping to keep that cell phone handy at all times.
For inside the home, the Nest Learning Thermostat or the Nest Thermostat E both include useful features such as automatically regulating the temperature and—with most smartphones—changing the temp while out and about.
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Canary Home Security is a plug-in-ready system that monitors everything from break-ins to air quality.