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Kids

Today's kids don't use phones like their parents do; they demand entertainment.

I see parents hand over their smartphone to little Johnny or Jenny all the time. Why? To pacify their kid. Mobile phones have become a desirable entertainment platform in the eyes of most kids thanks to the plethora of games and music and video apps. You can buy your kid an inexpensive flip phone to cover basic communication needs, but they're still going to borrow yours for the games. The good news is parents can score an excellent deal on last year's iPhones. The iPhone 5c is a very attractive device thanks to its lowered cost and colorful, plastic design. It almost seems as though Apple designed the 5c for children. Thankfully for Mom and Dad, adding a smartphone to a family plan isn't as expensive as it used to be, and they are easy to manage and place restrictions upon. The iPhone 5c is small, (relatively) inexpensive, and has access to the best entertainment a kid could ask for. Oh yeah, it can also make phone calls.

AT&T
Apple iPhone 5c

Sprint
Apple iPhone 5c

T-Mobile
Apple iPhone 5c

Verizon
Apple iPhone 5c

Seniors

Best to trust a dedicated service for our aged loved ones.

Typically we break down our gifting ideas by carriers, but we no longer think that's the best strategy where seniors are concerned. Sure, Grandma will be able to use a flip phone or even some smartphones with no problem, but there are other factors to weigh when buying a device for people with special vision and hearing needs, and who may have health concerns now or in the future. That's why we recommend GreatCall's Jitterbug to anyone buying a phone for an older relative. Jitterbug offers both a basic flip phone and an easy-to-use-smartphone in order to meet the hardware needs of your loved ones. More to the point, Jitterbug offers an array of other services, such as pill reminders, daily checkups, and emergency alerts, that make it a much better option than those offered by traditional carriers. What's more, Jitterbug piggybacks off a national network for excellent coverage, and plans are inexpensive.

GreatCall
Jitterbug 5

GreatCall
Samsung Touch3

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