The San Diego chapter of the American Electronics Association (AeA), has announced that the Jitterbug cell phone and service is a finalist in the Communications Product and Services category.
Jitterbug phones are easy-to-use with a friendly, 24/7 operator service that have been designed for anyone seeking a simplified cell phone experience. Jitterbug is also affordable with service as low as $10 a month and no contracts. The phone service is geared towards seniors and people with disabilities.
This year marks the 14th anniversary of the awards and the finalists will be judged by a cross section of local technology leaders.
“It is quite an honor to be recognized by our local technology peers in San Diego,” said Arlene Harris, GreatCall’s co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Our continued recognition is a testament to the company?s mission to simplify technology and make it available to everyone.”
The Jitterbug cellular phones and service connects people with family and friends when they are away from home by providing a simple phone and personalized service that works the way they want it to. Jitterbug was specifically designed for the needs of people who enjoy a more intuitive user experience and fewer features with more personalized service. Jitterbug offers features such as bigger, backlit buttons and large easy-to-read text, an ergonomic, easy-to-grip size and shape, a simple way to access the phone list and voice messages and the ability to use the phone right from the start without special instructions.
Winners of this year’s awards, who are judged on outstanding achievement, will be announced on Oct. 19 at the Hilton Torrey Pines in La Jolla with more than 500 technology professionals in attendance from the Greater San Diego area. The event is sponsored by Barney & Barney, CMTC, CB Richard Ellis, Comerica - Technology Life & Sciences Division, Deloitte & Touche, Procopio, SignOnSanDiego, TLC Staffing and UnitedHealthcare.
Additional information about the San Diego AeA Council and the 2007 High Tech Awards can be found at: http://www.aeanet.org/AeACouncils/SDCouncilStart.asp.
About AeA
AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide non-profit Trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our members? top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels, providing access to capital and business opportunities, and offering select business services and networking programs. For more information, please visit http://www.aeanet.org.
About GreatCall, Inc.
GreatCall was founded by Arlene Harris, 45 year veteran in wireless and creator of the highly regarded SOS emergency phone and Martin Cooper, inventor and father of the first portable cellular phone. GreatCall?s vision is to connect people with family and friends when they are away from home by providing a simple phone and personalized services that work the way they want them to. The company’s support and systems are centered on simplicity, personalization and an emphasis on convenience and comfort. GreatCall is located in Del Mar, Calif. For more information, please visit www.jitterbug.com