fire_breeze
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I have been searching and surfing the net for days with zero results, so I am turning to my techno-savvy How-To compatriots for help!
I am looking for a cell phone for my father that is simple to use; the one that he had is a basic flip-phone, but he did not like it (especially as he had to go into menu, scroll through to find the numbers, press okay, etc). Texting capabilities, while nice, is not a priority. What he needs it for is in case of emergencies, which is why he didn't like the other 'basic' cell phone models (id he needs it in an emergency, he wants to access the contacts easily, not go through a menu).
Originally, I thought a basic mobile, but they are all like what he had, with the going into menu, etc. From my search, I discovered Kisa, and am hoping that there is something similar in Canada, or even in North America?
He doesn't need a plan, so an unlocked phone would be best that he can use his SIM card with. And there is no need for any apps or whatnot. He is also in his 80s, and while he is relatively techno-savvy, I don't want anything complicated. His memory, though very good, isn't as sharp as it used to be and I do want something that has an easy learning curve and has the least steps possible. I want him to have the security that if something happens, he can quickly and efficiently contact someone in his contact list. After all, in cases of emergencies, no one really thinks straight so the less steps, the better.
Any ideas - I would be extremely grateful!
ETA: while I am willing to purchase an American phone, I do need it to work in Canada.
Thank you in advance![Rose :rose: :rose:](https://forumfast.litimgs.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emojione/rose.gif)
I am looking for a cell phone for my father that is simple to use; the one that he had is a basic flip-phone, but he did not like it (especially as he had to go into menu, scroll through to find the numbers, press okay, etc). Texting capabilities, while nice, is not a priority. What he needs it for is in case of emergencies, which is why he didn't like the other 'basic' cell phone models (id he needs it in an emergency, he wants to access the contacts easily, not go through a menu).
Originally, I thought a basic mobile, but they are all like what he had, with the going into menu, etc. From my search, I discovered Kisa, and am hoping that there is something similar in Canada, or even in North America?
He doesn't need a plan, so an unlocked phone would be best that he can use his SIM card with. And there is no need for any apps or whatnot. He is also in his 80s, and while he is relatively techno-savvy, I don't want anything complicated. His memory, though very good, isn't as sharp as it used to be and I do want something that has an easy learning curve and has the least steps possible. I want him to have the security that if something happens, he can quickly and efficiently contact someone in his contact list. After all, in cases of emergencies, no one really thinks straight so the less steps, the better.
Any ideas - I would be extremely grateful!
ETA: while I am willing to purchase an American phone, I do need it to work in Canada.
Thank you in advance
![Rose :rose: :rose:](https://forumfast.litimgs.com/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/emojione/rose.gif)
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