Who is GreatCall owned by?

Best Buy
In turn, GreatCall was acquired by electronics retailer Best Buy on August 15, 2018, for $800 million. In May 2021, the company renamed itself Lively, taking the name of the company it had acquired in 2015.

What company owns Jitterbug?

Best Buy announced late yesterday that it has acquired GreatCall, the company behind the JitterBug phone for seniors, for $800 million. The company currently focuses primarily on its emergency response service that has over 900,000 paying subscribers.

What phone carrier does GreatCall use?

Verizon
Network Performance and Connectivity The Jitterbug operates on GreatCall, a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) that uses Verizon’s network. It supports CDMA, as well as LTE bands 4/13, which is the same you’ll find on entry-level Verizon devices.

How much is the Jitterbug activation fee?

$35
How much is the Jitterbug Flip2 activation fee? It costs $35 to activate the Jitterbug Flip2. This one-time activation fee will be added to your first monthly bill.

Why did GreatCall change its name?

GreatCall, the brand that was started by cell phone industry pioneer Arlene Harris more than 15 years ago, has rebranded to Lively. The brand focused on the aging population and was often seen in advertisements with the Jitterbug phone.

Is Jitterbug part of Verizon?

Thursday, however, GreatCall and Verizon announced that the Jitterbug service will now be operating on the Verizon Wireless network as part of Verizon Wireless’ Open Development program, which all but ensures better coverage nationwide.

Does Best Buy Own Jitterbug?

Best Buy announced its biggest acquisition ever: GreatCall, maker of the Jitterbug line of phones for seniors, which counts 900,000 customers and $300 million in annual revenues.

What is the monthly fee for GreatCall?

GreatCall plans are available for less than $15 per month, though monthly smartphone services may cost $59.99 or more. Seniors may also pay device fees and activation fees depending on which plan they choose, but there are no long-term contracts required.