Jitterbug J lands at Verizon Wireless; Old folks rejoice!

Jitterbug J is now available at Verizon (New York Stock Exchange: VZ) Wireless. We’re talking about the improved variant of the device, the one that has the “full numeric computer keyboard” not just few select buttons – Home, 911 and Operator. Still, it keeps its simple look and tactile property with those large buttons making it paragon for your grandparents. Plus, it’s not just the French telephone you bargain with Jitterbug, but also the “outstanding, friendly client support,” which translates into uber-patient people on the other side of the occupation… Full press release follows after the jumping.

PRESS RELEASE – GreatCall, Inc., creator of the Jitterbug electric cell earphone and a drawing card in delivering easy-to-manipulation radio services, and Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the most reliable radio network in the nation, today announced that GreatCall’s Jitterbug volition now tally on the Verizon Wireless network through the wireless leader’s open development program.

The benefits for Jitterbug customers are exciting: Customers volition now have the security and assurance of devising calls on the most reliable radio net in the country. Additionally, Jitterbug monthly services now offer more proceedings and more affordable night and weekend career than were previously available with Jitterbug plans. Customers also will welfare from ongoing radio technology advances as Verizon Wireless invests billions of dollars every year to further extend its net dependability jumper cable over other wireless providers. Jitterbug’s relationships with Verizon Wireless and Samsung, providing best-in-course mobile earphone overhaul and handsets, enable it to focusing on launch new targeted wireless services that ar simpleton and intuitive for customers to adopt and enjoy.

In a rapidly changing wireless industry, Jitterbug has created a simple-to-manipulation cell phone that delivers the fundamentals and makes it easy to arrest in touching with friends and family unit. Jitterbug continues to physique on that platform, providing their customers with a “Services Store” that has a collection of easy-to-use applications that are backed by outstanding, friendly client documentation.

“We know that there are a draw of people out there that just want a simpleton cell earphone experience and together with Verizon Wireless, we tin now offer more new services based on cut edge radio engineering, and make our services more affordable,” said David Inns, chief administrator officer of GreatCall. “Jitterbug is committed to giving our growth family unit of customers the best overhaul experience possible, and this is another example of us achieving that goal.”

Verizon Wireless’ open development program is driven by the company’s end of encouraging innovation, providing new wireless choices, and expanding the radio marketplace. The troupe continues to provide full-overhaul offerings for stage business and consumer customers.

Anthony A. Lewis, vice president of open development at Verizon Wireless, said “Jitterbug has built a great brand. This human relationship volition speed and strengthen our ability to reach new customers with the most reliable network in the country. The summation of Verizon Wireless’ powerful network to the Jitterbug overhaul is the perfect full complement to Jitterbug’s committal to simplicity.”

“Jitterbug’s popularity has validated our imagination of bringing the best of mobile engineering to our customers, served up in an elegant and personalized means,” said Arlene Harris, GreatCall founder and chairwoman of the gameboard of directors. “Along with custom phones from worldly concern leader Samsung in position, the power for Jitterbug phones to tally on the Verizon Wireless net allows us to innovate for our chasteness minded customers and other exploitation partners faster and easier than ever before.”

To try the Jitterbug service, call 1-8…, go to jitterbug.com or visit a select retail merchant including Sears, Radio Shack, CVS and ShopKo. Those interested tin also sojourn the Jitterbug store locator online to find a retailer nearby. For more information about Verizon Wireless, sojourn www.verizonwireless.com.