COTA, supported by many other organisations, recently conducted research into older Australians’ ability to access and utilise technology. In the case of mobile phones the research showed that very few were made with older people in mind and that people found them not to be user friendly.

With that in mind COTA is now proud to be able to offer members the exclusive benefit of mobile phones made specifically for older people.

COTA mobile phone

The phones are unlocked and as such are able to be used with all existing GSM SIM cards. The phones also come with unique features such as larger tactile buttons, easy to read screen and numbers, hearing aid compatible and a digital number announcer.

The phone also holds a specially built-in ‘SOS’ feature which calls four pre-programmed phone numbers when the SOS button is pushed. If none of the numbers answer the call, the phone automatically calls the emergency services and the speaker phone activates. If still no voice is detected by the person in distress the phone sends an SMS message saying “Emergency call, please call me!”

For more information and to order the phone visit www.cotamembership.org.au
or call 1300 1400 50.