Well, they had a good run. But it’s unfortunate that both major wireless carriers have ceased selling the Migo and Firefly, two phones with reduced keypads and functionality. They were designed for kids, but served well for people with impaired dexterity and/or cognitive disabilities. We talk a lot about universal design and how products that serve both disabled and non-disabled customers should be able to sustain themselves in the market. In that context, this news looks like failure. What do you think is going on?
AT&T and Verizon kick kid phones to the curb – Engadget Mobile
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I tried to buy the Verizon Migo when it was first introduced last year. The handset cost more for less feature functionality and they would not waive the activation fee etc… In addition, they put all of the additional desired features that would sell the phone as additional cost for a monthly fee – jacking up the real price of the phone. If they had at least promoted the product as aggressively as they do other products – like waiving the activation fee – they would have a much higher take rate. Moreover, they didn’t have the handset on hand at the Verizon store where you can just get it – you had to order it. It was a bad purchasing experience all around.