What are the best cell phones for kids?

No matter what phone you purchase for your child, you can take steps to help ensure that your child has a safe and positive experience with their new device. Here are some tips resources to get started: Set parental controls on your child’s cell phone. Visit AT&T ScreenReady® to find parental control guides for devices and common apps. If your child is old enough to drive, have a strict " no phone use while driving " policy. Visit ItCanWait.com and take the pledge to drive distraction free. Talk frequently with your child about what they see and experience online. Visit AT&T ScreenReady® for tips and information to have ongoing conversations with your child to keep them safe and healthy, online and off.

How can I manage my child’s screen time?

AT&T Screen Ready® is a great place to learn about how to keep your kids safe online and manage their screen time. This content will help you stay informed about how to navigate some of the challenges of our connected world.

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AT&T Secure Family® app

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Track your kid’s location in real time
Get alerts when they enter or leave a location
Block or limit internet access at specified times
Filter inappropriate apps and websites by age range
Try it for 30 days—on us

After first 30 days, it’s $7.99/mo. to monitor up to 10 lines. Renews monthly; auto-billed to your AT&T account.

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From affordable smartphones to devices with built-in safety and tracking features, find great options for your kid's first phone.

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amiGO™ Jr. Phone

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amiGO™ Jr. Tab

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amiGO™ Jr. Watch 2

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Apple

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iPhone 17e

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iPhone 16

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Samsung

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Galaxy A17 5G

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Galaxy A36 5G

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Galaxy S25 FE

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Easy ways to keep their devices safe

AT&T ActiveArmor^SM

24/7 security you and your family can count on

Download the free AT&T ActiveArmor ^SMsecurity app to help block spam calls, secure your personal data, and more.

Requires compatible device/service. Other terms and restr’s apply.

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AT&T Protect Advantage®

Things happen. Have a plan.

Repair or replace your phone if it’s ever broken, stolen, or lost.

Device must be undamaged and in good working order at time of enrollment. See terms and conditions for complete list of limitations and exclusions.

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AT&T Unlimited Your Way®

Adding a line for your kid’s first phone?

Mix and match any of our best unlimited plans and get our best deals on any smartphone for each family member.

Plans starting at

$30/mo. per line for 4 lines.

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

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Frequently asked questions

No matter what phone you purchase for your child, you can take steps to help ensure that your child has a safe and positive experience with their new device. Here are some tips resources to get started:

Set parental controls on your child’s cell phone. Visit AT&T ScreenReady® to find parental control guides for devices and common apps.
If your child is old enough to drive, have a strict "no phone use while driving" policy. Visit ItCanWait.com and take the pledge to drive distraction free.
Talk frequently with your child about what they see and experience online. Visit AT&T ScreenReady® for tips and information to have ongoing conversations with your child to keep them safe and healthy, online and off.

Preparing a used device for its new young owner can be a little tricky. Visit AT&T ScreenReady® for all the steps you'll need to make that happen, including how to remove all your old stuff, set it up with built-in limits, find safe, useful apps, and have a conversation about responsible phone use. Click here: https://screenready.att.com/resources/handing-down-your-phone-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

Yes, AT&T offers great options for parental controls. You can use the AT&T Secure Family app to customize settings for each user on your plan based on factors like age appropriateness and content type. You can set content filers, keep track of your kids’ locations, and limit internet access at specific times. This can be great for when you have kids of varying ages on a single plan. Visit AT&T ScreenReady® to access parental controls guides for your AT&T connected devices, as well as gaming platforms and common apps.

Help keep your kids and family safe and connected

Find the right phones for your kids with AT&T

Are you shopping for phones for your children? There are lots of reasons why you might want to. Maybe you want to keep better track of them. Maybe they are getting older and looking to be more independent. Or maybe your child broke a previous device and now you are looking for an affordable replacement. No matter what your family’s needs are, you can find the right plans, devices, and services with AT&T.

Protect your devices

Accidents happen, especially when kids are involved. Sometimes kids break or lose valuable things. It’s part of life. Luckily, AT&T offers device protection that helps protect your purchase after a device is lost, stolen, or broken.

Hand down your old phone

Have you been looking to upgrade your device? AT&T makes it easy for you to pass your old phone down to a family member and add them to your phone plan. It’s a great option for parents who want to stay in contact with their child without buying a new device.

Save money with AT&T Certified Restored & Pre-Owned phones

With AT&T Certified Restored & Pre-Owned devices, you can get the same great phones and tablets at a reduced price. When a customer returns a phone to AT&T, we put it through a rigorous restoration process to ensure a high level of quality. Refurbished phones are a perfect option for children and teens. The reduced cost makes it easier to justify getting a device for a child, who may be more likely to lose or damage it than an adult.

Keep your family protected with mobile security from AT&T

Knowing that your kid has a phone for easy contact can give you peace of mind, but there are also some challenges that come with digital life. That’s why AT&T provides services and software to help protect your family.

The AT&T Secure Family App helps do things like monitor your child’s location, manage your kids’ screen time, and filter out inappropriate content with parental controls.

AT&T even provides family-focused tips and resources within a dedicated family content hub to help you get the most out of your family’s technology and keep your family safe.

Best Cell Phone Plans and Phones for Families & Kids | AT&T

Reliability your family can count on, when every moment matters

Secure. Smart. And always fun.

Stay connected, even when you’re apart

Connected for adventure. Armed for safety.

For kids on the go

Keep your family protected