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Consumer Cellular GrandPad Cell Phone for Seniors Review


ConsumersAdvocate.org Rating: 4.6 / 5 (Excellent)
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GrandPad is an easy-to-use tablet designed with seniors in mind. The tablet helps users keep in touch with their loved ones by allowing them to make phone calls, video calls, send text messages, and more. The device is user-friendly and comes with custom apps that cater to the user's specific needs.

How is Consumer Cellular GrandPad rated?

Breakdown

4.5/5
Features
4.8/5
Coverage and Cost
4.6/5
Support

Overall Rating: 4.6 / 5 (Excellent)

The GrandPad tablet is a highly-sought mobile device for seniors that is user friendly and easy-to-follow. GrandPad has pre-installed games and communication applications, internet connection, and a long-lasting battery life. The device includes walkthrough video instructions and enables users to easily communicate with loved ones across a variety of devices. GrandPad does not require a contract, but instead has a monthly service fee that covers the cost for internet and security features. The GrandPad company has great reviews and an excellent rating from the Better Business Bureau. GrandPad is powered and sold through its partner, Consumer Cellular. Consumer Cellular has a low rating on Trustpilot, where most of its unsatisfactory reviews regard issues with billing and network service. Overall, the GrandPad is reputable for its simplicity and receives great feedback from seniors.

Consumer Cellular GrandPad Features

Features - 4.5 / 5

The GrandPad comes with pre-installed applications that enable users to communicate with loved ones, such as video calling, phone service, and text messaging. The device also comes with games such as Solitaire and Crossword. It includes home-care and customer support buttons, which serve as alert features for assistance. The device also has its own internet connection and is designed with large buttons and text for easy navigation.
Display Size
1920 x 1200 full HD display
Phone Dimensions
8 inches (diagonally)
Operating System
Android

Senior Specific Features

  • Large Buttons
  • Large Text
  • Urgent Response Button

Regular Features

  • Internet Enabled
  • Text
  • Camera
  • Touch Screen
Extended Battery Life
The GrandPad's battery life is long-lasting and able to hold a charge for up to three days.
Monitoring
The Companion App allows family members to maintain contact with users who have the GrandPad, anywhere and anytime. Customer support is also accessible on the device's screen. In a feature unique of\ this product, the manufacturer's customer service department can monitor the battery life of the GrandPad and alert the user and others when the batter becomes critically low.

Consumer Cellular GrandPad Service Plan

Coverage and Cost - 4.8 / 5

The GrandPad tablet is prepaid. Users pay in full for the tablet and receive a monthly service that enables internet connection and service features.
Unlocked
Yes
Carrier
All major U.S networks: Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T
Prepaid
Yes
Contract Required
No contract required, but the company charges a monthly service fee for internet access and security features.
Price Range
$200
Cancellation Fee
No

Consumer Cellular GrandPad Reputation & Customer Service

Support - 4.6 / 5

GrandPad has an excellent rating from the Better Business Bureau and a significant amount of supportive followers on its social media platforms. There aren't any direct online reviews on top rating sites for GrandPad, but the company does have positive customer reviews on its website, as well as positive comments on its Facebook page. The GrandPad includes a customer support button for quick and easy access to assistance. The service provider for the GrandPad, Consumer Cellular, has a low rating on Trustpilot for customer service and has several negative reviews that focus on billing and network service issues.
BBB Rating
A+
Number of BBB Positive Reviews
0
Number of BBB Negative Reviews
0
Date Collected
2015-03-17
Customer Support
Phone
Email
Live Chat
How to Guides
Support Hours
Not Specified

Company Profile

Full Name
Consumer Cellular GrandPad Cell Phone for Seniors
Company Website
Headquarters
850 E. Chapman Ave, Suite C, Orange, CA, 92866

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26 Customer Comments & Reviews

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helenenglish721
7/15/2024
Don't have one yet, getting some positive information.I definitely will love to have My own Grandpad.πŸ€”πŸ™πŸΎπŸ‘πŸΏβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ


mhamlin772
9/22/2022
Suze needs to tell everyone how dangerous it is to buy a consumer cellular device and get their service. I've been using my device for 2 days and it has crashed. I live by myself in the country and switched to this service based on AARP's recommendation. When I called customer service I was informed that they don't make the equiptment and couldn't help me fix it. Now I have no phone. Don't get sucked in to Consumer Cellular


jgschmitz
11/11/2021
Great device BUT the screen started flickering making it unusable for my 96-year-old mother and creating loads of problems for her family. Hours and hours. Missed holiday calls. REALLY bad. This happened within the warranty but the support process was drawn out and ambiguous and we passed the replacement date. Fortunately, we paid for the SquareTrade warranty and got a new one. Then the same thing happened again. Extreme flickering. There is a fix by turning off the device for 24 hours but how does a memory-impaired grandmother do that? We were told Consumer Cellular would replace without going through SquareTrade but the deadline for that passed quickly and we were not told that... Read More


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Sallie
9/20/2021
Buyer BEWARE. Especially if you are a senior. I NEVER get warranties on phones. I also get paper billing. The warranty they put on my phone without my permission was not realized until several billing cycles. I went on the website to see what was up and there was an un-authorized warranty. I called and was told " we record all phone calls and I will check the recording and get back to You". No one did so I called again, No reference to the recording and they took off the charge but, would not refund the months they charged me. I was told " you paid for it so that was the authorization" Keep in mind this charge was not on my paper bill. ONLY on line. After 2 months of back and forth I... Read More


Pamela G
8/23/2021
Just got the Grandpad and am prepared to take it over to my mom in memory care. It's design, access is icon driven with large buttons - even email is a voice message feature - so she won't have to type! If you are looking for a 'special' phone, don't forget to look at GrandPad (.net) and call to discuss features and answer your questions. I'm glad I did. It will really help mom in having more access to the outside world (SAFELY).


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P M
8/5/2021
Did not work during my mom's time in the care center, dropped calls, poor connections, tried calling on my cell phone while sitting in her room, yet still unable to connect. Frequent dropped calls and poor connections even at home. Would NOT recommend. Purchased for video calls, yet unable to do so fluently. When grandpad was working was mainly used for games. I will purchase an ipad and internet service for the cost of the grandpad. Not worth it!


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csmyers
10/24/2020
I purchased a GrandPad for my tech-challenged parents directly from https://www.grandpad.net/. The customer service has been amazing, both for me and for my mom, who is now alone but never out of touch. We video chat most mornings so I know she's up and active and has eaten and taken her meds. Re. the user who was upset that the internet button doesn't take the user to the internet, the family circle's administrator can add websites for the user to enjoy. I added the websites for the local newspaper and my parents' church, for instance. This works great for our family, since "surfing the web" only led to confusion and frustration for my folks. If your parents are comfortable using the... Read More


purchase01
10/10/2020
Consumers must be aware, the device is awesome at giving you an option to see and talk with your family but........ Consumer Cellular will default the grandpad to WIFI only, and still charge you for cellular service. Now imaging paying $80 a month for cellular service but everytime you use it the device will only use WIFI for months. This is a dishonest practice, you the consumer cannot turn off the WIFI option to use the service you a paying for. My advice is to use FACEBOOK PORTAL, as this is over $100 cheaper and does not charge you for ghost cellular service. I tried BBB but Consumer Cellular knows they are getting away with this so they do not offer any solution.


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Val S
9/30/2020
My mom used her Grandpad for four months, before she passed. I would now like to donate it, someone less able to afford, but from reading the comments below, I find it cannot be done. What a waste. Why not create a place where these tablets can be refurbished, and reused???


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Susan
8/10/2020
Screen goes blank, hitting help button NEVER works, Customer Service is a joke. 91 yr old uncle waited for over an hour after calling 800 number, still no help. WORST SCAM FOR SENIORS EVER!!!!!



Top Rated

Consumer Cellular GrandPad

  • Wireless charger cradle
  • Walkthrough video instruction manual
  • Full HD touchscreen with large fonts & buttons
  • Built-in 4G LTE internet connection
  • Companion app to connect with loved ones on any device
  • Instant customer support connection