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LifeFone
MobileHelp
Devices we track
6
5
Lowest monthly price
$24.95/mo (LifeFone At-Home Landline)
$24.95/mo (MobileHelp Classic)
Lowest 3-year cost with fall detection
$1078.20 (LifeFone At-Home Landline)
$1258.20+ (MobileHelp Classic)
Device fee
None
Not stated
Fall detection
Extra monthly add-on
Extra monthly add-on
Works away from home
Yes, on mobile devices
Yes, on mobile devices
Smartwatch option
Yes
No
Month to month, no minimum term
Yes
Yes
Cancelling
No setup, activation or equipment charges; you can cancel at any time and get back unused prepaid charges once the equipment is returned.
Cancelling: No setup, activation or equipment charges; you can cancel at any time and get back unused prepaid charges once the equipment is returned.src
Cancelling: No setup, activation or equipment charges; you can cancel at any time and get back unused prepaid charges once the equipment is returned.src
Cancelling: No setup, activation or equipment charges; you can cancel at any time and get back unused prepaid charges once the equipment is returned.src
Cancelling: No setup, activation or equipment charges; you can cancel at any time and get back unused prepaid charges once the equipment is returned.src
Cancelling: No setup, activation or equipment charges; you can cancel at any time and get back unused prepaid charges once the equipment is returned.src
Cancelling: No setup, activation or equipment charges; you can cancel at any time and get back unused prepaid charges once the equipment is returned.src
