The smartphone can wait. Staying in touch can't.
FamilyPhone is a simple phone and a single honest plan — so your child can reach friends and grandparents, while the apps, feeds, and pressure stay out of childhood.
We believe a child should be able to call home, ring a friend, and reach a grandparent — without carrying the entire internet in their pocket.
Why thoughtful parents are choosing to wait
The research on smartphones and adolescent wellbeing has grown impossible to ignore. Here's a small part of it.
Adolescents with heavy social-media use are about twice as likely to report symptoms of anxiety and depression.
U.S. Surgeon General Advisory, 2023Teen mental-health indicators began a sharp decline as smartphones and social media became near-universal.
Haidt, “The Anxious Generation”Average daily entertainment screen time for U.S. teenagers — before schoolwork or family.
Gallup, 2023FamilyPhone exists for the years between “too young” and “ready.”
Set up in an afternoon
Choose a phone
Pick a simple, durable handset built for calls — not apps.
Activate the Essential Plan
One flat monthly price. Keep your existing number or get a new one.
Approve the contacts
You decide who your child can reach. Adjust the list anytime.
Stay connected
Your child stays reachable for family and friends — and nothing else.
The Essential Plan
Taxes and fees included. No contract. Cancel anytime.
- Unlimited talk
- White-glove support
- Nationwide coverage
- Keep your number
- Parent-managed contacts
- No hidden fees
“My daughter can reach us and her grandmother — and that's exactly what we wanted.”
“Setup took ten minutes and we kept his old number. No more battles over apps.”
“Finally a phone that does one thing well. Our son loves it, and so do we.”
“The peace of mind is worth every penny. He's reachable without the rest.”
Give them the line that matters — and the childhood that comes with it.
A simple phone. One honest plan. A great deal less to worry about.