Jitterbug comes to Verizon's network, 'Can you hear me now' guy replaced by Wilford Brimley
by Joseph L. Flatley 
posted Aug 27th 2009 @ 10:56AM
We don't see much of Jitterbug in these parts, though we do love the premise: a simple handset with a nostalgic name designed expressly to not excite Grandma so much. Sure, we were disappointed when the company ditched the three-button controls for a traditional keypad, but apparently even seniors would like to call someone besides "Home," "Operator," or "911" from time to time. And now, Verizon has announced that it will be taking over as Jitterbug's wireless carrier, a move which should result in better coverage and cheaper plans -- doesn't the "greatest generation" deserve at least that much? Full PR after the break.
We've gotten more than a handful of tips about T-Mobile's data service being down to be a coincidence, from a number of different regions of the US -- Kansas City, Cincinnati, Minnesota and Cleveland, among others. We've asked T-Mo for an official comment, but in the interim let us know if you're having problems accessing mobile web or email.
We're getting way too many tips on AT&T being down for it to be a coincidence -- how's it going for you? Both EDGE and 3G are pretty spotty for us at the moment in Illinois, but they're working in NYC, which jibes with reports of a Midwest-specific outage, but we're also hearing there are troubles nationwide. We've pinged AT&T for an official statement, but in the meantime let us know if things are working for you wherever you are.
