Vodacom launches new Alcatel cellphone for old people

That phone is butt ugly, even for old people.

They might be blind. but they still have taste.
 
That phone is butt ugly, even for old people.

They might be blind. but they still have taste.

Also, isn't this just a bit ageist ... the inverted commas.

2MP camera “to capture memories”.

Old people have great memories ... from the 60s.
 
I bought this phone (on prepaid) for my 74 year old father. The buttons and fonts on screen are massive so i think it will suit older folk who want a very basic phone. Will report back on how he finds it in the coming days. Hopefully it suits his needs. First impressions of the menu system is not great so will have to see how he finds it - or me when i actually have to fill his address book for him...

http://www.vodacom.com/news-article.php?articleID=4349
Vodacom launches the Alcatel 2008G phone for senior citizens

Thursday, 23 March 2017
Vodacom has expanded its range of accessible smartphones for specific needs customers through the launch of the Alcatel 2008G. The device is designed to make it easier and more suitable for customers who want an affordable smartphone to use predominately for messaging and voice calls. Specifically, its 2.4 inch display screen and large keyboard makes it ideally suited to the needs of senior citizens who might prefer an easy-to-use phone.

The phone boasts a stylish and compact design for comfortable grip. Other features include:

  • Emergency button – this allows the customer to pre-programme four numbers that will be automatically dialled when you press the emergency button
  • Customers can choose different background colours for making reading easier, e.g. black background with white font
  • Any Key Answer mode
  • Wireless FM radio
  • A torch
  • 2 megapixel camera to capture memories
  • A charging cradle to make charging easy
  • Talktime up to 16 hours
  • 300 SMS capacity

The phone is available at Vodacom shops nationwide for R599 on prepaid. Customers can also order or upgrade telephonically by calling 082 1950 and 082 1959 respectively.

Contract deals

ALCATEL 2008G BLACK + 10GB DATA X 1 - (H) + TOP DOG VOUCHER @ R49 Reduced Sub PM on uChoose Flexi 55
ALCATEL 2008G BLACK + 10GB DATA X 1 - (H) + TOP DOG VOUCHER @ R99 Reduced Sub PM on uChoose Flexi 150
ALCATEL 2008G BLACK + 10GB DATA X 1 - (H) + TOP DOG VOUCHER @ R129 Reduced Sub PM on uChoose Flexi 200
ALCATEL 2008G BLACK + 10GB DATA X 1 - (C) + TOP DOG VOUCHER @ R99 Reduced Sub PM on Smart XS
ALCATEL 2008G BLACK + 10GB DATA X 1 - (C) + TOP DOG VOUCHER @ R149 Reduced Sub PM on Smart S +
ALCATEL 2008G BLACK + 5GB DATA X 3 - (H) + TOP DOG VOUCHER @ R149 Reduced Sub PM on NXT LVL

For more information on Vodacom Specific Needs products,visit; http://www.vodacom.co.za/vodacom/services/specific-needs

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