do I have to pay for the phone, activation, and the phone service all at once and do you have a lanyard for a jitterbug?
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You do have to pay for the phone and the service but not the activation. You have to pay extra for voice mail and if you use the operator.
1776887
It is activated at the store you bought it from...but, you do not start using minutes until you enter the pin# into the phone
660879
Yes, it is ready to use as soon as it arrives. I just dialed *228 from the phone and it connected me directly to the verizon automated activation center. Just takes a couple steps and the phone is all set to go.
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I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the store and they set the whole thing up for me! I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the... » Read More I just attached it to my Verizon package. Went into a store and had them activate it with a free sim card and then I worked out a deal with them for a year to what I already pay and the cost of the set up is spread over a couple of months. I read review about everyone elses problems and thought I would just resolve it before I get frustrated. You can use it and other family members or friends that are working around you just need to log on with the password. Nothing really comes for free, so check with your cell phone provider. If it is Verizon like mine, then it is worth. I went into the store and they set the whole thing up for me! « Show Less
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My Jitterbug has no voice, however, you can have it installed for a small monthly fee which Greatcall will add to your monthly bill...Just call customer service and they will gladly explain.
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You would actually need to become a "Jitterbug/GreatCall Customer". We use Verizon's towers so you'd still have the same great coverage....you would just pay your monthly fee to us. Plus, we have no contracts! -Sean from Jitterbug
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Hello Scott,Please contact Customer Service at 1-800-733-6632. Our agents can assist you in ordering a handset for your mother. When it arrives if she is unable to complete the activation steps provided in the Quick Start Guide, she can contact Customer Service and we would be happy to walk her through the steps. If you prefer, our Quick Start Guide is also available online at http://www.greatcall.com/Downloads/JitterbugPlusQuickStart.pdf so that you can assist her as well.
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This question has been answered many times. Great call pays Verizon for use of their service. The Jitterbug works on the Verizin network but the service is only sold thru Great Call so NO you can't add a Jitterbug to a Verizon account
650256
I don't know for certain but I think that's dependent on the service plan offered by Jitterbug. I didn't keep it long enough to activate
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No. You will have to provide your own, purchased from one of the compatible carriers. I use it with T-Mobile, and they charged $10 for the SIM card and activation.
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Yes, it requires activation. Soon as you turn it on it prompts you to activate it, and you can't access anything in the phone until you activate it.
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You provide your own sim card. Sine it is unlock Pre paid or post paid sim will be just fine.
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Yes, just contact them before you order your jitterbug and before you cancel your current phone.
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Yes, your phone number is included when the phone is sent to you. You just need to puchase a block of time before you use it.
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It comes with what you see plus batteries, a lanyard, and a 2 line phone splitter! So yes!
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Actually, jitterbug can do it for you, do you remeber the help line, or when they call you for daily checks, you can ask them. I added my mom's contacts, via the web after we made an account for her. You're oaying s lot, you might as well use some of the services you're oayjng for
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I ordered a Jitterbug phone for my Dad and activated it through "GreatCall". You can ask them at 1 (800) 733-6632.Good Luck!