It’s often challenging for older people to keep up with technology while having to deal with vision, hearing and other health related problems. The Vodafone 155 was designed to help simplify the mobile communication experience for these customers. 

 

To this end, it has a keypad with enlarged buttons, noise cancellation technology, extra loud volume and it is compatible with hearing aids. 

 

The handset additionally has an emergency SOS button which not only triggers calls and SMS messages to four pre-designated numbers stored on the phone, but sets off an alarm to alert people close by.  

 

 

Also included on this 68 g phone is an FM radio and built-in speaker.

 

“We started providing accessible products and services for people with specific needs in 2004, and since then, we’ve launched products for the blind, partially sighted, the elderly and hearing impaired customers so that they can also experience the benefits of mobile technology,” says Phil Patel, chief consumer officer at Vodacom.

 

The recommended selling price on prepaid is R399 and includes a starter pack. At this price we’re sure that the Vodafone 155 would also appeal to those who want a break from smartphones, or as a secondary handset to keep in case of emergency. The Vodafone 155 is also available on a Top Up 49 at R39 per month. This 24 month contract includes the handset and R49 worth of airtime monthly. 

 

The Vodafone 155 is now available from Vodacom outlets, and customers can contact Vodacom Direct at 082-1950 or dial 1950 free from a Vodacom cellphone. For more details, customers can call the Specific Needs Contact Centre at 12580 free from a Vodacom phone or 082-12580 from any other phone.