Your Kid’s First Phone

This FCC consumer guide helps parents navigate the milestone of giving a child their first cell phone, with a focus on safety, responsibility, and practicality. It encourages choosing simple, durable devices, understanding service options like Lifeline discounts, and having early conversations about scams, screen time, and app downloads. The guide also outlines steps to protect children from robocalls, spoofing, and unwanted contacts while teaching them how to use their phone responsibly. Together, these tips frame a first phone as a tool for connection—not just convenience.