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Pantech Vybe: When To Purchase A Cell Phone For Kids Giveaway

August 6, 2014 by Momstart 71 Comments

This is a partnered post and all opinions are my own.

How do you know when is the right moment to get a phone for your kids. In some ways I want to get phones for my kids just so I can have mine back. Luckily being a blogger I usually have a review phone and my regular phone, but I have two kids so either dad has to share or I have to share or the kids have to share and all of these options run thin in times of no patience on any side if you know what I mean.

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For many families purchasing your child’s first mobile phone has become a rite of passage for tweens and young teens, and parents too. The big question looms: is your teen, tween, or even younger kid ready for a smartphone? The Pantech Vybe is your solution, it’s kind of like a smartphone on training wheels. It’s like so easy to use Zoe needed no instructions to take a picture of me the same time I took a picture of her.

 

The Pantech Vybe is the perfect first phone for tweens. It is an affordable, easy to use, quick messaging phone with access to the features and apps kids want, at a price parents love. With a low-cost monthly rate plan, the Pantech Vybe is an attractive option to add to a family plan at an affordable price. The Pantech Vybe has a QWERTY keyboard with social media shortcut keys. I might have to steal this phone for work. The screen is still a touch screen with the option of creating two customized home screens. There is a dedicated camera button to capture perfect moments

With Pantech’s proprietary dual-user mode, there are two easy ways to interact with Vybe. Easy Mode has one homescreen and a simplified menu for a truly intuitive user experience. Advanced Mode is customizable and offers more options and flexibility. You can safely switch back and forth between modes without losing your contacts or favorites. It’s that simple. No manuals required.

 

The Pantech Vybe is available exclusively at AT&T stores nationwide and online at www.att.com. AT&T also has many great apps that you can use to keep your children safe:

AT&T Children’s Safety Features:

· Purchase Blocker is a free tool from AT&T that helps families manage mobile bills by blocking premium content purchases like games and apps that are direct-billed to individuals’ AT&T accounts.

· AT&T FamilyMap helps parents by allowing them to locate their children’s mobile device on a map.

· AT&T Smart Limits for Wireless℠ helps families manage the types of purchases made from the mobile device, texting and data usage, and time-of-day use restrictions.

Find out more about the Pantech Vybe at MyFirstPhone.com.

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Comments

  1. Melissa M says

    August 6, 2014 at 6:13 pm

    My son is 14.

    Reply
  2. Candice says

    August 7, 2014 at 6:41 am

    My niece is 11, and I would give this to her.

    Reply
  3. vickie couturier says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:04 am

    my oldest granddaughter is 14 this would be for her

    Reply
  4. Ellie W says

    August 7, 2014 at 8:30 am

    My grandson is 9 and wants a phone so bad. My son has been letting him carry his around to see if he’s ready and responsible enough. He’s surprised us all with how good he’s doing.

    Reply
  5. Rebecca Parsons says

    August 7, 2014 at 4:34 pm

    My stepson is 15 and in sports so this would be great for him.

    Reply
  6. D Schmidt says

    August 7, 2014 at 6:25 pm

    It would be for my 10 year old son.

    Reply
  7. Barbara Montag says

    August 7, 2014 at 7:35 pm

    I think 13 is a good age but that depends on the child also.
    thank you

    Reply
  8. Katherine says

    August 8, 2014 at 4:52 am

    I gave them to mine at 15

    Reply
  9. Holly Storm-Burge says

    August 8, 2014 at 7:04 am

    My son is 14 and just started HIgh School.

    Reply
  10. JW says

    August 8, 2014 at 10:36 am

    refused

    Reply
  11. Steph says

    August 8, 2014 at 3:05 pm

    My son is 10.

    Reply
  12. Margaret Smith says

    August 8, 2014 at 3:26 pm

    Our son is 14

    Reply
  13. Tabitha says

    August 8, 2014 at 5:59 pm

    My daughter is 8 so I’ don’t think she’s ready.
    We have friends with older kids that are ready though.

    Reply
  14. wendi watson says

    August 8, 2014 at 8:57 pm

    my soon to be 10 year old time for him to have one

    Reply
  15. shelly peterson says

    August 8, 2014 at 11:07 pm

    My son is 11.

    Reply
  16. Renee Walters says

    August 9, 2014 at 1:12 am

    Mydaughter is 14 and just started HIgh School. She is definitely ready!

    Reply
  17. jose benavides says

    August 9, 2014 at 3:39 am

    My daughter is 2 and for sure she is not ready yet.

    Reply
  18. Allie says

    August 9, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    I think when they have a job or are in a lot of activities

    Reply
  19. Chrystal D says

    August 9, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    I think it depends on the child & where you live but 12 or 13 is good.

    Reply
  20. Denise B. says

    August 9, 2014 at 1:37 pm

    Our children are not allowed to have cell phones. In a pinch, we do have Fire Fly phones which are parental-control phones. There is no texting, no internet, no apps, no games, etc., on them. The child can only call mom, dad, or 911 and only mom and dad can call the phone.

    Reply
  21. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    August 9, 2014 at 2:18 pm

    My grandson is 14 and he needs one.
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

    Reply
  22. Tabathia B says

    August 9, 2014 at 6:00 pm

    She is 12 years old

    Reply
  23. Mary Happymommy says

    August 10, 2014 at 6:18 am

    My son is 11.

    Reply
  24. courtney b says

    August 10, 2014 at 6:56 am

    she’s not ready yet but i think about 10 will be a good age

    Reply
  25. Angela W says

    August 10, 2014 at 10:58 am

    My nephew is 11,

    Reply
  26. RICHARD HICKS says

    August 10, 2014 at 11:06 am

    He is 13 and ready for one!

    Reply
  27. Dawn Monroe says

    August 10, 2014 at 12:34 pm

    I think it depends on the child.Some kids have after school activities or are home alone and need a phone.

    Reply
  28. Elizabeth Ray says

    August 10, 2014 at 12:39 pm

    Actually, I need this for myself. I know I need a cellphone, but most are too complicated! I’m 58. Not quie a senior yet, but this looks like not just a good first cell phone for a tween, but a good first cell phone for a senior!

    Reply
  29. stacey b says

    August 10, 2014 at 3:32 pm

    My step son is 15 and I feel he is ready to have a phone.

    Reply
  30. Kelly D says

    August 11, 2014 at 5:03 am

    My son will be 9 next month.

    Reply
  31. Amanda Sakovitz says

    August 11, 2014 at 8:58 am

    My niece is 5. A few more years to go!

    Reply
  32. Thomas Murphy says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:25 am

    My son is 10.

    Reply
  33. Heather Dawn says

    August 11, 2014 at 9:34 am

    My son is 9.

    Reply
  34. Madonna says

    August 11, 2014 at 1:41 pm

    I think a child doesn’t need a cell phone until 12 or later. I see kids in the kindergarten age carrying one. IMy nephew is just the right age for his first cell phone.

    Reply
  35. Daniel M says

    August 11, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    my nephew is 10

    Reply
  36. Leela says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:41 am

    Sixteen.

    Reply
  37. Monique Rizzo says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    My daughter is 12 and yes, she is more than ready.

    Reply
  38. Annmarie W. says

    August 12, 2014 at 2:53 pm

    My son is ready…he’s 12.

    Reply
  39. Heather Hayes Panjon says

    August 13, 2014 at 10:23 am

    My Niece Who Will Be 10 In A Few Months!

    Reply
  40. Carol says

    August 13, 2014 at 11:07 am

    I gave them to mine at 15

    Reply
  41. Douglas Houston says

    August 13, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    My nephew is 12 1/2 and going on 16, he would like this one.

    Reply
  42. Nannypanpan says

    August 14, 2014 at 4:23 pm

    He is seven

    Reply
  43. Jennifer Marie says

    August 14, 2014 at 4:53 pm

    My son will be 8 and it would be nice to have for emergencies,

    Reply
  44. Steve Stone says

    August 15, 2014 at 6:50 am

    It would be for my 9 year old jake.

    Reply
  45. Danielle says

    August 15, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    My child is 11 and I really want the phone for before and after school emergencies.

    Reply
  46. Lisa V. says

    August 16, 2014 at 2:42 am

    My daughter just turned 29, so she is ready. I do remember her getting her first phone when she turned 16, when she started driving.

    Reply
  47. shaunie says

    August 16, 2014 at 3:02 am

    Would have to say when they are mature or at least 11 years old

    Reply
  48. Jill Myrick says

    August 16, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    My daughter will be ten in October and I think that she is mature enough to have her own cell phone.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

    Reply
  49. Brittney House says

    August 16, 2014 at 5:56 pm

    My daughter is 15.

    Reply
  50. heather says

    August 16, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    This would be for a 14 year old.

    Reply
  51. Stephanie Larison says

    August 16, 2014 at 10:46 pm

    14 and in need of one

    Reply
  52. Virginia Rowell says

    August 17, 2014 at 9:25 am

    My grandson is ready, he is twelve years old.

    Reply
  53. Brenda Elsner says

    August 17, 2014 at 10:17 am

    My son is 14 and needs a phone to contact me when he gets home from sport activities.

    Reply
  54. Tara Liebing says

    August 17, 2014 at 11:55 am

    My son is 10 and he is ready for a phone, he likes to be on the go with his friends and it is much easier to know where he is at, I can just call him to check on him or tell him it’s time to come home for dinner.

    Reply
  55. Stephanie Galbraith says

    August 17, 2014 at 12:16 pm

    My son is 13 years old.

    Reply
  56. christine j says

    August 17, 2014 at 12:35 pm

    my step son is ready at 10

    Reply
  57. gina says

    August 17, 2014 at 2:26 pm

    For my niece who is turning 12

    Reply
  58. Rebecca Peters says

    August 17, 2014 at 2:33 pm

    my daughter is ready and she is turning 11

    Reply
  59. Laurie Emerson says

    August 17, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    My son is 12 and is ready for the phone.

    Reply
  60. Sonya says

    August 17, 2014 at 9:05 pm

    My son is 11 and heading to middle school tomorrow. He REALLY wants a phone!

    Reply
  61. Samii Meyer says

    August 17, 2014 at 11:25 pm

    My niece is 13 and my sister and I have been talking a lot about her being ready for a phone.

    Reply
  62. Marilyn L says

    August 18, 2014 at 3:13 am

    he’s 9

    Reply
  63. Kathryn Mackey says

    August 18, 2014 at 3:22 am

    My niece is 13 needs A phone

    Reply
  64. Sarah Marshall says

    August 18, 2014 at 4:25 am

    My nephew just turned 11 and is so anxious for his first phone!

    Reply
  65. tina reynolds says

    August 18, 2014 at 6:59 am

    I think 10-12 depends on the kid maybe even younger my son will be 9 soon and is begging some of his friends have phones

    Reply
  66. Ed says

    August 18, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Fourteen

    Reply
  67. Allison Downes says

    August 18, 2014 at 3:20 pm

    10

    Thanks for the nice giveaway

    Reply
  68. amy deeter says

    August 18, 2014 at 4:00 pm

    my daughter is `11 and she is ready for a phone now

    Reply
  69. Irv says

    August 18, 2014 at 7:01 pm

    (Almost) 3 1/2

    Reply
  70. Carolyn Daley says

    August 18, 2014 at 7:43 pm

    I am not exactly sure when I am ready for my kids to have a cell phone. I think it depends on their maturity and if it is necessary. I might start with a standard (non-smartphone) at a young age just to have easy contact with them and get them a smartphone when they are mature/responsible enough for one.

    Reply
  71. Lily Kwan says

    August 19, 2014 at 3:08 am

    13 years old

    Reply

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