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Greatcall Jitterbug Flip Cell Phone for Seniors Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)
26 Customer Comments & Reviews - see all comments
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The Greatcall Jitterbug Flip is a simple, daily use phone with a very easy to use design and uncomplicated features. Designed with the special needs of seniors in mind, the Jitterbug Flip also attracts users who want a clean, user-friendly experience without the hassle associated with more intricate smartphones and devices.

How is Greatcall Jitterbug Flip rated?

Breakdown

4.8/5
Features
5.0/5
Coverage and Cost
5.0/5
Support

Overall Rating: 4.9 / 5 (Excellent)

Greatcall's Jitterbug Flip is a simple phone alternative to the more complex smartphone options on the market. The device is designed for basic functions like inbound/outbound calls and texting, but also offers options for medical assistance and emergency care. Its backlit keypad, large text, simple menu, and portability make it an ideal choice for customers who prefer a straightforward, no-frills phone. The Jitterbug Flip also has the additional benefit of turning into a personal safety device, making it an attractive option for seniors or users to get the assistance they need 24/7. GreatCall has competitively priced service plans and does not require a contract. Coverage is supplied by Verizon's wide-ranging national network.

Greatcall Jitterbug Flip Features

Features - 4.8 / 5

As a traditional flip phone, the Jitterbug Flip does not include advanced features found on most smartphones and is not internet-enabled. It's as a bare-bones device for making calls, sending texts, and taking pictures, but it also helps people summon emergency care and medical services. A big, bright screen with enlarged text and a simple "Yes" or "No" menu provide an ease-of-use that few phones can match. It's hearing aid compatible and features a speakerphone option and a reading magnifier/LED flashlight. The keypad includes an urgent care button so that customers enrolled in Health & Safety Packages can receive assistance in medical or emergency situations.
Style/Type
Flip Phone
Display Size
3.2 inches
Phone Dimensions
4.3 x 0.7 x 2.2

Senior Specific Features

  • Big buttons with backlit keypad
  • Large, brightly-colored screen
  • Easy-to-navigate menu with YES/NO buttons
  • Powerful speaker for loud and clear conversations
  • Reading magnifier with LED flashlight
  • Optional health and safety features
  • GreatCall Link App
  • Urgent Response Button

Regular Features

  • Text
  • Camera
  • Keypad

Greatcall Jitterbug Flip Service Plan

Coverage and Cost - 5 / 5

The Jitterbug Flip does not require a contract, there are no cancellation fees and offers multiple affordable monthly plans. Customers can choose a variety of talk and text plans that suit their usage and a variety of health and safety packages with monthly plans starting at $14.99 with additional discounts when combining services. These packages turn your phone into a personal safety device and may include 24-hour emergency assistance, 24/7 phone access to registered nurses, and device replacement if lost, stolen, or damaged. Because coverage plans include numerous options, we recommend customers compare all available options before selecting one. GreatCall offers 100% free U.S.-based customer service that can help you select the plan combination that is best for you. Greatcall utilizes Verizon’s nationwide coverage network as the exclusive network provider.
Unlocked
Yes
Carrier
Verizon
Prepaid
No
Contract Required
No
Price Range
$14.99 - $74.99
Cancellation Fee
No

Greatcall Jitterbug Flip Reputation & Customer Service

Support - 5 / 5

Greatcall is an accredited business with the BBB and has an A+ rating. As with most BBB-listed companies, Greatcall has more negative reviews than positive ones. These reviews are not specifically about the Jitterbug Flip and often cite the company's fees and certain technical difficulties. However, Greatcall does reply to all of these complaints, and explanations for additional fees or charges can be found on their website. The company boasts a 100% U.S.-based customer service phone line and online tech support. The company has a strong TrustPilot score.
BBB Rating
A+
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
5
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
59
Trustpilot Rating
8.0 out of 10
Date Collected
2018-09-12
Customer Support
Phone
Email
How to Guides
Video Support

Company Profile

Full Name
Greatcall Jitterbug Flip Cell Phone for Seniors
Company Website
Headquarters
10945 Vista Sorrento Pkwy, Suite 120, San Diego, CA, 92130

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26 Customer Comments & Reviews

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cindy.schwab016
4/8/2022
I would love to down size from a smart phone to a flip phone 2. I love working with your company. But the contents is to overcoming of my needs at this time. Thank you.


atlcitizen7
10/1/2020
We recently got my Dad a Jitterbug flip phone. So far so good, but right from the start he got a lot of robocalls that are driving him bananas. Greatcall customer service says there's nothing they can do. Message to Greatcall: just about every wireless service provider has a call spam filter but you. If anybody needs a spam filter, IT'S SENIORS! People are willing to pay a bit extra for this service although many service providers don't charge for it. Please provide a spam filter option. Fast. We are looking at changing wireless providers in order to solve this problem. Verizon--my service provider-- is doing a good job.


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Myra T
8/27/2020
This phone only works part time. There is a service issue that they say is “a known issue” and “no service” is available, yet they fail to notify owners of the phone and do not give any credit on the bill.


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Diana C
7/28/2020
My phone call was awesome!! Christy the representative who helped me was very patient and understanding!!! Thanks to her my grandma has her phone back and good to go!!!


Louise J
7/27/2020
I received My - My Jitterbug Flip Phone ...A Week ....Ago and I am Madly in LOVE......already


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Anthony S
4/27/2020
Great call is the best Senior CITIZEN phone plan. We bought the Jitterbug flip. We just got it so easy to setup and use. We have the 5 Star button for emergency and the savings from switching from AT&T is 30.00 dollars a month cheaper. The quality of the phone itself in red is everything they said and adverts true to for . No. Gimmicks. After all the research and redevelopment we did this stood out as the best option for older seniors with hearing and eyesight issues. Love ❤️ Love 💕 it.


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Papa P
4/19/2020
Very disappointed with Jitterbug flip phone. Seems to have been assembled from leftover out of date components: slow to connect when dialing out, speaker quality very mediocre and software that necessitated too many steps to accomplish routine transactions. Best thing was clarity of speech of customer service reps. We bit the bullet after 2-1/2 months and changed to Affinity Cellular (free flip phone and low cost understandable monthly plans).


Linda L
3/29/2020
Slightly disappointed. There is no T9 on the flip phone so my husband's arthritic fingers have to fumble with repetitive punching of keys. The battery is dead in 8 hours of very moderate use. The ring tone selection is not adequate for anyone hard of hearing. AND it had to be replaced in the first 2 weeks because the front screen got a big blackout spot in the center. Another expense. In the end I'm paying the same amount for a phone he hates that's NOT meeting his needs.


lenihochman
3/13/2020
How is it possible that people have given this phone a 5 star rating? I did my research and thought I found the perfect simple phone for my mom. Not so. I am not referring to the Star Urgent Response system. Just the phone and Great Call service. My experience with my mom's use of this phone has been nothing short of awful. Repeatedly. After calling Great Call many times, getting updates and supposed fixes, and even getting their low vision operator assistance, my mom is unable to call me successfully MOST of the time! My mom is 98 and legally blind. I thought many of the problems must be user error, but no, I've tried the phone many times and found my mom's complaints to be accurate. I... Read More


Charles M
1/30/2020
I just got off the phone with GreatCall Customer Support on behalf of a friend who I purchased the Jitterbug flip phone for. There is a current software bug with the flip phone impacting its functionality - especially people on the other end of the call hearing the person calling. Other problems have included the phone sometimes not ringing when an incoming call comes it. The problems are intermittent but often and my friend has been experiencing problems since he first got the phone on January 6, 2020. They replaced the phone but he experienced similar problems. They are working on it but do not have a date for when the software problems will be fixed. The friend I ordered the phone... Read More



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