One of the things that I really love about Sprint is their commitment to keeping kids safe online. Sprint WeGo is their latest effort in keeping kids safe. The Sprint WeGo Starter Phone for kids is an affordable cell phone option that features easy-to-use technology. Parental controls and extensive tracking functionality make this phone perfect for younger children.
Kids at younger and younger ages are now asking their parents for a mobile phone. They want to be able to call and text friends, play games and apps, surf the Internet and more. But that, of course, opens up many potential dangers. Who are they talking to? What are they looking at online? Will they break an expensive device? The list goes on. Sprint WeGo is an easy-to-use starter phone with numerous safety features that gives parents peace of mind while teaching kids responsibility – allowing them to call and text preselected individuals – all at just $9.99/month for service (phone costs $120). A portal available online and via a mobile application allows parents to locate their child on a map, control device features such as contacts and set up notifications (including SMS read receipt, panic alarm pulled, speed alert, wake alert and more).
What do you get with a Sprint WeGo Plan ($9.99/month)?
Includes: 1,000 minutes and 1,000 text messages
Additional Usage Charges: Voice Minutes $.40/minute and $.20/text message (sent or received)
You must have a parent device (primary line of service) on the same account to activate WeGo. Learn more about Sprint WeGo.
I would love to hear your thoughts on this! Would you be more willing to let your younger children have a cell phone with all of the usage limitations and parental controls that are available with WeGo?
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My daughter’s six so I will wait a bit. But we got my son a phone at 11. He just got a smart phone last month at 13.
We don’t have any kids, but I think this is a neat option for parents to consider for sure!
I know the age for kids to get a mobile phone keeps getting younger and younger, and sometimes kids aren’t ready for all of the responsibility. Glad there are some safeguards on this phone.
This sounds like something I can consider for my boys in a few years.
I really like this concept — as a teacher I’d definitely encourage my students to get these.
I love this idea! I remember Verizon had this a long time ago but I think it was phased out. This is something I would definitely buy for my daughter when she’s a little older.
My son isn’t quite ready for a phone yet, but maybe down the road. 😉
I don’t think it’s necessary but then again our daughter didn’t have a cell phone of her own until she was 17. I think if kids need a phone because there is no land line and they’re home alone or they walk home from school by themselves then it would be a good thing.
I love this! My son wouldn’t need it just yet, but I love it for a few years from now when he’s not ready for a full on phone but needs something to check in.
This is a wonderful solution for tweens, and since my oldest will be getting her first cell phone soon, I definitely need to be looking into starter plans.