The Best Kid-Friendly Mobile Phones

With technology being more entwined and integrated into our daily lives, it is becoming commonplace for youngsters to be using mobile phones at a younger age than ever before. With this, also comes a growing concern from parents on which devices are the best suited, and most safe for their little ones. Whether it's prepaid phones, a phone on a plan, or finding a refurbished phone, here are our top picks for the best kid-friendly phones on the market for pre-teens.  

NOKIA 3310 - "The Comeback Kid" 

With Nokia's recent return to the market, the 3310 is an obvious choice. It's not quite a smartphone, sure. However, its simplicity makes it so effective and safe for little ones, both in its easy-to-use interface, and its basic web browsing capabilities. It can do all the essential tasks like making calls and sending messages, it now comes with a full-colour screen, and of course comes with an updated version of the good old classic game, Snake. 

TELSTRA LITE 2 – "The Total Telstra Solution"  

Another great option if you don't want your little one on a fully-fledged smartphone, the Telstra Lite 2 features some nifty tech for its category. With a front and back camera, big battery, and useful built-in tools like a torch, calculator, and a radio and music player, it's an excellent choice for around $50. It also features Telstra's Blue Tick capability, which offers excellent coverage in rural and regional areas, meaning your little one will have good signal wherever you may be. Great as a pre-paid phones option. 

TELSTRA ESSENTIAL – "The Perfectly Priced Phone"  

This smartphone boasts a large 5-inch screen and a powerful quad-core processor. It has all the bells and whistles one would expect from a modern-day mobile phone and is an excellent option within its price category. Being a smartphone tends to use more data and therefore, its recommended to put the phone on a plan. Telstra Blue Tick is also integrated into this device for greater coverage.  

HUAWEI Y6 – "The Fun & Fully Stocked Phone"  

With a 13MP camera and full HD display, the Huawei Y6 is another excellent option for its price. With a fully Android-integrated operating system, this smartphone offers a wide range of apps and functionality to keep your little ones entertained, in-touch, and in the loop. 

What about a Pre-Owned Phone?  

Picking up a reliable refurbished phone is easier than ever these days, especially if you're looking at high-end devices such as iPhone or Samsung. Top-tier devices can get pretty pricey to purchase these phones out the box. Our pre-owned phones go through rigorous testing and meet the highest standards for second-hand mobiles.  

To ensure the utmost safety for your little one's mobile phone experience, we recommend downloading and installing a parental monitoring app. This enables you to track and control how they spend their time on the device, what sites and apps they can visit, and overall, to keep them safe from the harmful communities and websites out there.  

Whether you're looking at prepaid phones, a phone on a plan, or a refurbished phone for your little one, be sure to check out our amazing deals and offers on the TeleChoice website. Call us today or visit us in-store for the best advice on mobile phones.