Medicare open enrollment runs through December 7, and for millions of older adults it is the season for going through every monthly bill. The phone bill deserves the same look. Many seniors pay for unlimited data they never use, international add ons they never touch and a contract they do not remember signing. Figgers Communication, Inc. built its plans to fix all three.

What to look for

• Unlimited talk and text, because calls still matter more than data for most older adults.

• No annual contract, so the plan can change when needs change.

• Spam call blocking built in, since older adults are the most frequent targets of phone scams.

• A real person to call, at any hour, without a chatbot
  in the way.

• The ability to keep a familiar phone and a long held
  number.

The Figgers Budget Plan: $20 a month

The Budget Plan includes unlimited talk and text nationwide, 5GB of data for email, maps and photos away from home Wi-Fi, visual voicemail, global texting and Wi-Fi calling, for $20 a month with no annual contract. For a limited time, new customers can get the Budget Plan for $10 a month. Data slows rather than stopping if the 5GB runs out, so there is never an overage charge. Calls to Mexico and Canada are free.

Fewer unwanted calls

Every Figgers plan includes a spam blocker that detects unsolicited and unwanted calls and keeps them from ringing through, and visual voicemail that shows who called and lets each message be played, skipped or deleted from a list. Together they turn an unknown number from an interruption into a line on a screen.

A person answers

Figgers support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by phone, text, chat and email, with a U.S. based team. Figgers Cloud routes each call to the right specialist. Customers who would rather talk than type can call 1-800-223-5435 at any hour.

Keep the phone, keep the number

Any unlocked, compatible phone works on Figgers, and the number comes along with a transfer that takes about ten minutes at figgers.com/switch. Figgers ships a SIM within 24 hours. Family members often handle the switch for a parent, and nothing on the phone itself changes: contacts, photos and apps stay where they are.

A phone built with older adults in mind

For seniors who want a new phone, the Figgers DragonX has a 6.53 inch HD+ display with scratch resistant glass, face unlock so there is no passcode to remember, a flashlight, a customizable side key and a 4150mAh battery with AI Battery Management.

Two features matter most. A built in infrared thermometer reads temperature without contact, with color coded readings. And an emergency feature sends photos, audio and a text message to up to four designated contacts in one action, so an adult child knows what is happening even if no one answers a call. The contacts are set up in advance. The DragonX is free right now with the Economical plan at $60 a month or the Global Unlimited plan at $85.

For the family

Adult children who want a parent on the family bill can add them to the Family 4 Lines plan at $40 per line, and protect the phone with Figgers Device Protection for $8.99 a month, which covers any device, new or used, with unlimited claims.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a contract?

No. Every Figgers plan is month to month.

Can my daughter or son set this up for me?

Yes. Family members handle the switch for a parent all the time. Have the current carrier's account number and number transfer PIN ready, or call 1-800-223-5435 and a specialist will walk through it.

Do I qualify for a discount?

Households that meet the federal Lifeline program's income or program rules may qualify for a monthly discount on service. Ask Figgers support whether your plan is eligible.

See the Budget Plan at figgers.com/plans/figgers-budget-plan, or call 1-800-223-5435 and talk to a person.

About Figgers Communication, Inc.

Figgers Communication, Inc. is an American telecommunications company and device manufacturer headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Founded by inventor and entrepreneur Freddie Figgers, the company designs and builds its own smartphones, tablets, laptops, desktops, modems and accessories and operates nationwide 4G LTE and 5G wireless service with no annual contracts. Since its incorporation in 2008, Figgers has built more than 8 million devices and served more than 700,000 subscribers across North America and abroad. Every Figgers plan is backed by 24/7 customer support by phone, text, chat and email. Learn more at www.figgers.com.

Media and Customer Service Contact Information

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