Comments on: Jitterbug scoops up M-PERS start-up, MobiWatch

By: Jitterbug users now have mPERS option | mobihealthnews

Jitterbug users now have mPERS option | mobihealthnews — Tue, 10 May 2011 18:15:21 +0000

[...] can add the 24/7 emergency service to their rate plan for an additional $14.99 per month. GreatCall acquired mPERS startup MobiWatch in November 2009, the all-stock deal for MobiWatch was valued at around $100,000, according to a regulatory [...]

By: Bhudz

Bhudz — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 05:26:19 +0000

Another provider of simple phones that gives great offers to consumers is Just5. This my mom’s provider and she is very happy it. She enjoys the phone’s very practical features and the attractive rates of calling plans. With this provider, she only spends $3.33 a month. She only uses her cell phone for important things so she can make the most of the 100 minutes call offered in the $10 worth minute plan that expire in 90 days. I believe this option is great for practical people out there!

By: Biosign to buy Healthanywhere in $4.3M deal | mobihealthnews

Biosign to buy Healthanywhere in $4.3M deal | mobihealthnews — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 19:30:38 +0000

[...] Response Service provider MobiWatch for an undisclosed amount was the last acquisition. That was almost a year ago — November [...]

By: Survey: 24 percent want calorie counter apps | mobihealthnews

Survey: 24 percent want calorie counter apps | mobihealthnews — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:43:15 +0000

[...] The most interesting slide from Wang’s presentation gauged the respondents’ interest level with various types of mobile health app-enabled services. Some 30 percent of those surveyed were interested in “an app that alerts you when a loved one needs help or attention.” Sounds like Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) is the frontrunner. (Jitterbug’s plans to launch such an application and service later this year may bode well then.) [...]

By: Shambhu

Shambhu — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:48:41 +0000

Your comparison to Onstar for cars is interesting. Jitterbug’s system would have your personal info and history on file for quicker response. One issue is privacy. 911 calls are considered part of the public record. I wonder if calls to this service will be considered private.

By: Jitterbug scoops up M-PERS start-up, MobiWatch | Wireless-Life Sciences Alliance

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:28:59 +0000

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By: David Doherty

David Doherty — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:59:43 +0000

If readers are interested in another provider of such a solution I’d recommend Securecom who have developed a wireless water resistant personal alarm button-like device that works with any bluetooth mobile. Full details at:

http://securecom.ie/wireless_personal_alarm.html