My oldest is turning 12 next month and I’ve been contemplating getting him his own cell phone since I feel like he is at the age where he could use one, especially since we live in different States. It would be a lot easier if I could just call his phone or send him a text and he could do the same, without having to use his dad’s phone. Not only would it be great to get a hold of him whenever I want, but it would be good for him to have one since he is getting to the age where he is going to want more independence and it can come in handy with him riding the school bus to school. Long gone are the days of carrying quarters to use the pay phone and here are the days where everyone has a cell phone. The mom in me does worry about giving him his own cell phone, but I think he is ready for the responsibility and independence and TracFone is a great start for us.
With TracFone’s new LG Optimus Fuel SpongeBob SquarePants Bundle (available for a limited time) my son can have the independence of having his own cell phone and I can have the comfort of knowing I can track and monitor my son’s cell phone usage. This phone makes a great first cell phone and comes with some fun features like being able to download and watch full-length SpongeBob SquarePants episodes and download SpongeBob SquarePants Android™ apps and play mobile games. Plus it comes with SpongeBob SquarePants headphones, to create a unique look for his phone. For parents or guardians the phone offers a lot of great features like:
- Being able to stay connected with your children with TracFone’s unbeatable nationwide coverage.
- Creating a safe environment on their child’s smartphone while staying connected by taking advantage of a one-year free trial of the NQ Family Guardian™ parental control app.
- Kids can talk & text with their friends and family as well as get free, exclusive access to fun SpongeBob SquarePants accessories and content, from headphones and full episodes to games and apps.
- Exclusive access to SpongeBob SquarePants content and the NQ Family Guardian™ parental control app, is available for a limited time at Target, Walmart and Kroger for $29.99.
- With the award-winning NQ Family Guardian™ parental control app, parents can monitor and manage their child’s activities, locations and phone usage, including web browsing, app downloads, photo libraries, contacts, text messages and more.
All of the child’s smartphone activities can be monitored and controlled from an online dashboard, accessible via any Internet browser on a smartphone, tablet or computer.
I just love the affordability of the phone, ease of use, parental controls, and that I can allow my son to have his own cell phone while still being able to monitor his usage.
About the TracFone Brand
TracFone is one of the largest and most well-known no-contract cell phone service providers with nationwide coverage on America’s largest and most dependable networks. TracFone offers an extremely affordable way to own and use a cell phone in the US with plans with talk, text and data starting as low as $19.99 for 90 days and affordable phones from leading manufacturers like LG and Samsung. There are no overages, no bills and no hidden fees to worry about.
Legal disclaimers:
Plans and Phones sold separately. Average cost of $7/month* (*A month equals 30 days). Check coverage availability and Terms and Conditions of Service at TracFone.com. Other limitations apply. Please note MSRP of $79.99 (special Holiday offer at $29.99 from 11/29 to 12/31); available at Walmart, Target and Kroger.
Tiffany Dover
Monday 26th of January 2015
This is awesome!! Would be great if options like this are available when our boys are old enough!
courtney b
Saturday 24th of January 2015
my daughter LOVES spongebob so this would a perfect birthday giftl. I always thought spongebob was a little BOYS cartoon but I guess its not so...
Elena
Friday 16th of January 2015
My son is also 12 years old and he has Tracfone phone. I like how their service is affordable and reliable
nicole
Thursday 15th of January 2015
Awesome pick for a child's first phone, love this bundle. My favorite feature is that you get a one-year free trial of the NQ Family Guardian parental control app. Very cool!