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Free Mobile phone for kids.

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  • cheddar
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  • pricefighter
    pricefighter Posts: 2,829 Forumite
    Runs over Vodafone .

    Call charges 12p a minute to 01/02 number,or Voda.
    30p a minute to any other Mobile Network.


    Just one rate no E&W reductions. 2 year contract.No itemised billing.

    Texts 12p a text.

    None available at moment,shipment awaited from overseas.At least a four week delay.
    PF.
  • Hi there, If there's no line rental it is kind of PAYG then. why need a 24 month contract? tried to read the terms and conditions but my computer couldn't open the file. anyone been there done that please summarise the 'alterting' clauses. cheers
  • Spikey_2
    Spikey_2 Posts: 14,119 Forumite
    It's on Vodafone....
    Use your judgement, and above all, be honest with yourself. :)
    I walk with the world & the world walks with me!
    I don't make bad choices!!! Other people just fail to see my GENIUS !!!! :D
  • pricefighter
    pricefighter Posts: 2,829 Forumite
    Just had a look at T&C see : http://www.teddyfone.com/Teddyfone_Airtime_T+C.pdf

    Section 1.3 and 1.3a is worth a read for starters. You must keep phone in good working order during period of contract.They can ask for it back at end of contract.If you dont return it in good working order they can charge for it.Or if its not working when you return it they can charge to repair it.
    PF.
  • If I had a child that is too young to have a mobile phone and felt I needed one of these to keep track of them, then it would be time to seriously look at my suitability of being a parent at all. Still i'm sure they will be handy for slobs
  • HOLsale
    HOLsale Posts: 1,231 Forumite
    darkteckno wrote:
    If I had a child that is too young to have a mobile phone and felt I needed one of these to keep track of them, then it would be time to seriously look at my suitability of being a parent at all. Still i'm sure they will be handy for slobs


    wow your first post and you're coming in and slagging people off! gee, nice to meet you too and how was your day? :eek: :mad:

    i don't think for one moment that anyone here is sugesting you give these to a child that is too young to be out on their own in the first place!

    however i'm sure that many parents find that while they'd like to allow their children more freedom and space to go at the same age as when they were kids they don't feel it's a safe enough world these days.

    something like this helps us to allow our kids more breathing (and consquentally growing) space so we don't have to become totally overprotected in response to our concerns about childrens general safety these days
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  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,935 Forumite
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    I've ordered one but it looks like they will ask for bank details from you.
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  • Sorry if I caused offence but I just pictured a 4-5 year old playing out in the road, "but are safe as they have their teddy mobile with them in case they get into trouble!"
  • black-saturn
    black-saturn Posts: 13,935 Forumite
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    Even though I've ordered one I find it wierd that they are offering phones aimed at children so young. Surely if they are being looked after properly and under supervision they wont need one?
    2008 Comping Challenge
    Won so far - £3010 Needed - £230
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