Prepaid Phones for Kids

While its a well known fact that teenagers are one of the most common users of prepaid cellphones, you might be surprised to find out just how many pre-teens use them too. 

The preteen market, mainly kids who haven't even reached junior high, is among the fastest growing preteen markets in North America.  For reasons of necessity to convenience, the tween market is here to stay and is expected to see huge growth in the coming years.

• At the close of 2006, 6.7 - 8 million 12-year olds had a cellphone.  That's about 34% of the total tween population! 
• By 2010, its expected that market will double - rising to over 10.5 million tweens. 
• Within 3 years, more than 50% of the 'tween' market will have a cellphone - an amazing cultural transformation!

While some may debate the merits of overcommunicating our children, the inherent benefits that prepaid phones offer over standard plans are obvious.  These include:

• No surprises - control you child's access and avoid running up "unlimited" charges that are inherent with regular phone plans.
• Limit Access - prepaid lets you set local only calling rules to avoid misuse and predatory downloads of music or adult services.
• Convenience - keep the convenience and accessibility while enjoying a phone that has no contract or ongoing monthly fee's.