Entries tagged with “handset” from WIRELESS AND MOBILE NEWS

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled Jitterbug phones made by Samsung. The main reason is that when the recalled Jitterbug phones are in a no-service area and display an “out of range, try again later” message and could fail to connect to emergency 911.

Whew that’s bad because Jitterbug phones are marketed to seniors who may need emergency services whether they are in or out of range.

This recall involves “Jitterbug” cell phones model numbers SPH-a110 and SPH-a120 with standard key pads and version BB14 software.

Jitterbug cell phones were sold directly to consumers through targeted national advertisements and publications, electronics and drug stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.jitterbug.com from March 2008 through May 2009 for about $150.

Samsung and Jitterbug are directly contacting consumers to schedule a free software upgrade. Consumers should call Samsung if they have not already been contacted.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Samsung toll-free at (866) 304-4980 between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, and on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.samsung.com. 

As people look for alternatives to postpaid wireless, Cricket is aggressively marketing their service. Usually you have pay more for a featured phone, however with a new price drop, Cricket just got more affordable. 

Cricket has used some interesting promotions in the past. When they came to the Chicago market they made the world's largest working cell phone which was fifteen feet long. 

Their latest sale however, is on a regular-sized camera phone.

Cricket dropped the price on the Samsung MyShot down to only $79.99 after 40% instant online savings and mail-in rebate. This is a limited time offer and ends May 31 and includes one month of free service.

This is a great sale e for the MyShot flip phone by Samsung, loaded with these features:

• 1.3 MP camera.
• Bluetooth.
• Text and Picture messaging.
• Mobile Web.
• Cricket Games & Apps.
• Preloaded with "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader,"

This is the best deal we've seen from Cricket so far and equals a 40% discount which includes free shipping. In addition, Cricket is also offering Cricket Broadband service with no contracts or credit checks  that start as low as $1.33 a day.

The San Diego chapter of the American Electronics Association (AeA), has announced that the Jitterbug cell phone and service is a finalist in the Communications Product and Services category.

Jitterbug phones are easy-to-use with a friendly, 24/7 operator service that have been designed for anyone seeking a simplified cell phone experience. Jitterbug is also affordable with service as low as $10 a month and no contracts. The phone service is geared towards seniors and people with disabilities.