Seniors usually buy the most budget mobile phones, and this is quite reasonable - an elderly person simply does not need so many functions that more expensive devices have. But relatives often choose a telephone and a tariff for a pensioner on the principle “the simpler and cheaper, the better,” and this approach cannot be called correct. Let's figure out which phone will be the most convenient for an elderly person and how to choose the right tariff for a pensioner.
How to choose a telephone number for a pensioner?
According to experts, the phone model for a pensioner should be fairly simple. A telephone that will be convenient for a pensioner must have the following characteristics:
- contrast screen large enough with large font support;
- the minimum required number of buttons and other controls;
- large buttons, preferably convex, and bright backlight;
- Convenient and understandable menu with an optimal set of functions;
- the presence of a powerful battery with a capacity of at least 1000 mAh (this will allow you to charge the phone every three to four days).
Separately, it is worth mentioning the SOS button, which is equipped with some models of mobile phones. This button is located on the back or front of the phone and is large and bright in color. To use the SOS button, you just need to bind a phone number to it - an emergency service, a doctor or someone close to you. If the owner of the phone needs urgent help, he will not have to dial a number or search for the desired contact in the phone book, but just press the SOS button.
As for the appearance and size of the phone, everything is quite simple here: a model of classic design is suitable, which is large enough, fits well in the palm of your hand and has a non-slip surface.
How to choose a tariff for a pensioner?
Almost all mobile operators offer special pricing plans for retirees. But choosing the first tariff that comes across and is profitable at first glance is still not worth it. Seeking advice from the consultants of cellular salons is also not always the right decision. Most are not competent enough, in addition, they work with a percentage of sales, so they often offer customers rates that are beneficial to themselves. So it's best to solve this problem yourself.
What should be considered when choosing a cellular tariff for a pensioner? First of all, you should focus on parameters such as efficiency and ease of use. Older people are used to counting money and know the price of any things, so when choosing a tariff plan, be sure to pay attention to its "transparency".
The person who will use the tariff should understand why the money is being withdrawn from the phone, and he should be able to independently control the costs of calls. Avoid complex tariff plans that combine several different billing systems (for example, both subscription and per-minute fees in the same tariff plan).
It is important to at least roughly estimate how many minutes of conversation are planned per month. Of course, everything here will be individual: someone prefers to be alone for a long time and call relatives once a week, while someone wants to communicate more often. Based on this condition, choose a tariff plan for a pensioner. In the first case, an inexpensive per-minute tariff will be suitable, and for the more "talkative", a tariff plan with a monthly subscription fee will be optimal.
Pay attention to tariff options as well. For example, if a grandmother or grandfather talks on the phone for a long time with someone close to them, you can connect them to the tariff option of unlimited conversations with one or two subscribers. It is offered by many mobile operators, and this will save you really significant sums. And most importantly, a person will know that you can talk to your closest and dearest people as much as you like, without thinking about the cost of calls.
