Mobile phones for seniors reviews

Older people and young children may find a simple, easy-to-use mobile phone to be a more accessible (and cheaper) option than a smartphone. 

Our experts test and review a range of phones from Opel, Olitech, Doro, Telstra and more to help find the models that:

• are best for low vision
• are best for hearing loss
• have the best sound when making and taking a phone call
• have the largest buttons
• make it simple to call out to emergency services
• make it easy to install a SIM.

While none of the currently available models earned a recommendation, we found several of the phones are OK and would be worth considering if they have the features to suit your budget.

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