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Product Description
Stay in touch or locate loved ones with this easily locatable GPS cell phone– perfect for children, seniors or those with special needs.

Built-in GPS location technology
Command GPS locates via the Internet and text messaging
Request location online of from any phone
"Managed Dial" keypad lets parents program specific phone numbers for easy, safe one-touch dialing to key contacts
Two-way GSM cell phone
Emergency "SOS" button
Parent-managed phone book
3 "hot dial" programmable buttons for key numbers
Slim, lightweight design
Individual, flexible call plans starting from$19.95– subscriptions sold separately
Contact the Wherify Service Center at 1-877-WHERIFY to activate your account or set up a subscription

Includes:

Wherifone G560 GPS locator
Wall charger
Lanyard
User guide
Quick start guide, additional warranty and service information

Stay connected with family for that added piece of mind.

Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

Wherify out of business? June 11, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

My son received a Wherifone from his grandparents. However, when we called to activate the phone all of the company's phone lines listed in the package literature and on their web site were not in service or disconnected.

Sounds to me like they have gone belly up. We were very disappointed as we never even got a chance to use the device.

3 out of 5 stars

Wherify Cell Phone/GPS Good Investment February 15, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

Purchased this phone via internet for my handicapped son, and when it arrived we thought it was very small, but surprised to find it worked just fine. The set-up was a little confusing and customer service isn't always available to help. But once we got going...all was well.

5 out of 5 stars

Wherifone G560 October 6, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

The phone itself is easy to use and easy to program via the Wherify Web site. The phone is very small and light weight. The limited buttons to call are perfect for an intended use with older parents that need a simple way to contact someone in an emergency and to have a way to find them if need be! Getting the phone activated by Wherfy takes a day or so. You are able to find the location of the phone via the Web in a minute or so. It has an aerial view of the location using satellite photos also!

1 out of 5 stars

Warning, You can buy, but you won't be able to activate! May 22, 2007
18 out of 21 found this review helpful

We saw this on the View, and thought what a terrific produt for our son. Unfortunately, you can't reach the company to turn on the phone. All you get is a message that repeats at 8am or 5 pm, what a rip off! We returned to Amazon after spending a week calling them at all times of the day.

5 out of 5 stars

Safety and a portable phone - provides some peace of mind for parents November 22, 2006
32 out of 35 found this review helpful

Although our older kids didn't get cell phones till much later, I gave in and got our younger one this phone for several reasons:
1. Stress reduction. I'm a sandwich generation person (I have kids, I have elderly parents) and so I need to know WHERE my kid is and how to reach him. Yes, we have rules and he follows them (call home, ALWAYS leave phone numbers where you'll be, etc) but this still leaves lots of room for error. What about when kids are playing outside or outside the range of a land line phone? With this phone, I can log online and know where he is quickly. It also works like a regular phone. The only risk is losing it.

2. Reasonable price. The Wherify Service will set you back about 20.00 a month but having a GPS phone is worth it for the peace of mind and time saved.

3. Too many hours driving around to track down my kid when he was outside, it was nearly dark, etc. It saves me time. If I DO need to reach him immediately, this device hones in on his location.

4. As noted above, I not only have elderly parents but I'm juggling responsibilities for two households (as so many Baby Boomers are). In short, I didn't get the phone so much because I thought HE needed one but because I really need to reach him when necessary - and quickly. It has paid off handsomely, both in time saved and less stress.

It is also sturdy, works well, no complaints. It doesn't look as "cool" as some state of the art phones but it does the job. You can stick it in your kid's backpack, put it in a teen's car, etc.

ONE CAUTION: If you are buying this to keep track of your employees or to snoop on your kids, think carefully about this. You might gain info at the cost of trust lost. I didn't buy this to snoop on my kid but to be able to reach him in an emergency.