First mobile phone for a child

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matelodave said:

c'mon girls, lets be civilised and stop sniping. It doesn't add anything sensible to the thread

Agreed, edited and deleted my comments on reflection to focus back on the topic.

neilmcl

moorejane731 said:

Advice needed!
The mobile phone conversations have developed and the time has finally come to make the first steps ready for yr11.  I am new to all this and am a bit worried about it all to be honest.
Any tips on the kind of phone to go for and what to watch out for etc?

Year 11 or for an eleven year old?

For the former you've done really well not succumbing so far.

moorejane731

Sorry only just seen this..... yr7... and is 11  >_<
We plumped for the parent shield sim set up in the end and dead happy with it.
Thanks all

cx6

Just a note on the SIM - would recommend Three for data - they have 30GB, 100GB and unlimited bundles at a quite reasonable price. You can add spending cap any amount between £10 and £100 (in £10 increments).

You can put a bar on premium rate calls and international calls

RumRat

cx6 said:

Just a note on the SIM - would recommend Three for data - they have 30GB, 100GB and unlimited bundles at a quite reasonable price. You can add spending cap any amount between £10 and £100 (in £10 increments).

You can put a bar on premium rate calls and international calls

Doesn't really protect your child though...It's a sad world where something like Parent Shield has to exist, but, it gives peace of mind and it works.