Guides & comparisons
A little homework.
A more confident hello.
Compare phones & one- or two-year costs →
Choosing a first phone comes with questions. Start with yours.
How do they compare?
A closer look at the options you’re considering.
Start with a question.
Practical guides for finding what fits your family.
Choosing their first phone
Start with what your child needs a phone to do.
Read the guideA phone without the screen
Explore a way to stay in touch without adding another screen.
Read the guideWhat does a kids’ phone cost?
Think through equipment and ongoing service together.
Read the guideA home phone over Wi-Fi
Understand how an internet-connected home phone works.
Read the guideKeep a phone you already love
Meet the Bridge for compatible analog phones.
Read the guideHello, Philadelphia
Get to know Ring Ring close to home.
Read the guideMore on choosing a first phone.
What age should a kid get their first phone?
Start with where they need to call from, who they need to reach, and what they can manage. Age is only part of the decision.
Read the guideScreen-free phones for kids: how to choose an alternative
Home phones, portable calling devices and a shared family phone solve different problems. Here is how to compare them.
Read the guideHow to set up a home phone over your internet connection
What to check before setup, how Modern and Bridge connections differ, and how to test the calling plan you chose.
Read the guideHow to delay a first smartphone while keeping your child connected
Separate calling from apps, make room for friendships, and agree on when to revisit the decision.
Read the guideCan an old phone become your child’s home phone?
A familiar handset can have a second life. Check its compatibility, connections and calling plan before you buy an adapter.
Read the guideThe Ring Ring blog
Advice for parents.
More on the first-phone decision, screen time, and helping kids stay connected.