First Phone by Plug

A first phone that’s safe, and won’t cost you $800.

Get the right phone for your youngster affordably, with the tools to help you keep them safe.

A first-phone guide for parents of kids ages 10 to 14.

A first phone that’s safe, and won’t cost you $800.

90+ Point Inspection

Every Plug Certified phone is carefully tested before it ships.

12-Month Plug Warranty

Your eligible phone is backed for a full year.

30-Day Love It or Return It

Try your phone with a 30-day return window.

A fraction of what a new phone costs.

A Certified Pre-Owned phone covers the everyday essentials for a 12-year-old, at far less than new-phone prices. An eligible Connected Pack pairs the phone with one month of Boost Mobile service included in the pack price.

Safety features you set up before they get the phone.

Review contacts, approve apps and purchases, choose content filters, and set downtime. Follow our step-by-step iPhone or Android guide using your own family account.

A plan for everyday mishaps.

Every phone comes with the 12-Month Plug Warranty for covered defects. Add a case and screen protector, and review any optional protection plan offered for your device. Coverage and exclusions depend on the plan.

The numbers, made simple

What a first phone actually costs

The carrier store way vs. the Plug way, over 24 months.

New phone at the carrier store

$1,640.00

Illustrative example: an $800 phone plus a $35 monthly added line for 24 months. Before taxes and fees.

An illustration, not a carrier quote. Accessories and optional protection are extra. Adjust your own numbers below.

Compare your costs

Less to worry about if the phone gets dropped.

A first phone doesn’t need a flagship price tag. Keep the upfront cost manageable, and choose a case that fits the way your child uses it.

Parental controls already built in.

Compatible Certified Pre-Owned phones support the family controls built into their software. Update the device, then work through the settings together.

30 days to change your mind.

Not the right fit? Every phone comes with 30-Day Love It or Return It. Review the return policy for conditions and any fees. The 12-Month Plug Warranty covers eligible defects under normal use.

Protection from strangers, harmful content, and too much screen time

iPhone and Android both come with free parental controls. We show you which ones matter for a first phone, and our guides walk you through switching them on before your child uses it.

Strangers reaching out

Use contact limits in supported calling and messaging apps. Review other chat apps separately and turn on app approvals before allowing new downloads.

AI chatbots and inappropriate content

Choose age-appropriate apps and content filters, then agree on an app list together. Filters can miss content, so keep talking about what to do when something feels wrong.

Too much screen time

Set daily app limits and a bedtime schedule. Review activity together and adjust the boundaries as your child grows. Emergency and allowed features may still work during downtime.

Losing track of them

Set up location sharing for check-ins when their device is connected and available. Location isn’t guaranteed when a phone is off, offline, or out of battery.

Already built in, and free

The setup tutorial

Follow the iPhone or Android guide before handing over the phone. Use a child account managed through your own family account, with separate guidance for ages 10–12 and 13–14.

Last step: talk through the rules together

Our printable Family Phone Plan is a one-page worksheet to fill in together. Decide on the rules, work through the checklist, and revisit both as your child grows.

Your before-you-hand-it-over checklist

  • Review approved contacts
  • Turn on app approvals
  • Set up location sharing
  • Choose content filters
  • Set a bedtime schedule

Illustrative checklist. You configure the controls using your own family account.

Settings depend on the device, software, account, and app. Controls help you set boundaries; they do not guarantee safety or replace ongoing conversations.

Protect the phone, too.

Phones get dropped, spilled on, and left on the bus. Every Plug phone comes with the 12-Month Plug Warranty for covered defects. A case, screen protector, and any optional protection plan deserve a look before the phone changes hands.

12-Month Plug Warranty

Included on Certified Pre-Owned devices for covered defects under normal use. Accidental damage, loss, and theft are excluded.

Optional protection plan

If offered for your phone, review the plan’s price, duration, deductibles, and coverage on the product page. Don’t assume accidental damage or loss is covered without checking the terms.

Case and screen protector

A practical first step for everyday bumps and scratches. Choose accessories for the exact model, or use compatible ones you already have.

Read the warranty and return details ↗
Phone finder

Which phone is right for your child?

Answer four quick questions and we’ll suggest up to three phones that match your budget, your platform, and how you want to handle service.

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Phones that fit your family

  • Device only

    Oferta

    Apple

    185 reseñas totales

    iPhone 16 Black 128GB (Unlocked)

    Precio habitual $574.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $574.99 USD Precio habitual $829.99 USD
    Save 30%

    Selected option: Black / 128GB / Good

    A recent iPhone with years of software updates ahead and the same Screen Time family controls.

    Unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before adding it to your plan. Service and accessories sold separately.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    Oferta
  • Device only

    Oferta

    Apple

    604 reseñas totales

    iPhone 15 Blue 128GB (Unlocked)

    Precio habitual $413.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $413.99 USD Precio habitual $829.99 USD
    Save 50%

    Selected option: Blue / 128GB / Good

    A newer iPhone with USB-C charging, Screen Time, and 128GB of storage.

    Unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before adding it to your plan. Service and accessories sold separately.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    Oferta
  • Device only

    Oferta

    Apple

    68 reseñas totales

    iPhone 16e White 128GB (Unlocked)

    Precio habitual $384.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $384.99 USD Precio habitual $829.99 USD
    Save 53%

    Selected option: White / 128GB / Good

    A current-generation iPhone at a lower price, with the same family setup approach.

    Unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before adding it to your plan. Service and accessories sold separately.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    Oferta
  • Device only

    Oferta

    Google

    57 reseñas totales

    Google Pixel 9 Obsidian 128GB (Unlocked)

    Precio habitual $424.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $424.99 USD Precio habitual $799.99 USD
    Save 46%

    Selected option: Good

    A recent Google Pixel with long software support and Google Family Link for a supervised child account.

    Unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before adding it to your plan. Service and accessories sold separately.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    Oferta
  • Device only

    Oferta

    Samsung

    179 reseñas totales

    Samsung Galaxy S24 5G 128GB - Cobalt Violet (Unlocked)

    Precio habitual $338.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $338.99 USD Precio habitual $549.99 USD
    Save 38%

    Selected option: Cobalt Violet / 128GB / Good

    A newer Samsung Galaxy with Google Family Link for a supervised child account.

    Unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before adding it to your plan. Service and accessories sold separately.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    Oferta
  • Device only

    Oferta

    Apple

    1257 reseñas totales

    iPhone 13 Azul 128GB (Desbloqueado)

    Precio habitual $259.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $259.99 USD Precio habitual $829.99 USD
    Save 68%

    Selected option: Blue / 128GB / Good

    A familiar iPhone with Screen Time, 128GB of storage, and a first-phone price.

    Unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before adding it to your plan. Service and accessories sold separately.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    Oferta
  • Device only

    Oferta

    Samsung

    107 reseñas totales

    Samsung Galaxy S23 128GB 5G- Phantom Black (Unlocked)

    Precio habitual $249.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $249.99 USD Precio habitual $499.99 USD
    Save 50%

    Selected option: Phantom Black / 128GB / Good

    A compact Android option with Google Family Link for a supervised child account.

    Unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before adding it to your plan. Service and accessories sold separately.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    Oferta
  • Device only

    Oferta

    Apple

    507 reseñas totales

    iPhone 14 Medianoche 128 GB (Desbloqueado)

    Precio habitual $296.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $296.99 USD Precio habitual $799.99 USD
    Save 62%

    Selected option: Midnight / 128GB / Good

    A newer iPhone option when the budget allows, with the same family setup approach.

    Unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before adding it to your plan. Service and accessories sold separately.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    Oferta
  • Phone + service

    PHONE + PLAN

    Boost Mobile

    1257 reseñas totales

    iPhone 13 Connected Pack (Unlocked) + 1 Month Boost Mobile

    Precio habitual $284.99 USD
    Precio de oferta $284.99 USD Precio habitual

    Selected option: Blue / 128GB / Good

    An iPhone 13 with one month of Boost Mobile service included in the pack price.

    One month of Boost Mobile Unlimited included in the pack price. Then $25/month with AutoPay.

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    This price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.

    PHONE + PLAN
Cost comparison

Add a line to your plan, or give them their own?

Enter what your carrier would charge to add a line, and compare that against a separate $25/month Boost Mobile line, phone included, over 12 or 24 months.

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Questions parents ask before they buy

Is the phone unlocked? Will it work with my carrier?

The reviewed picks are unlocked. Check the exact model with your carrier before buying, since an unlocked phone still needs to be compatible with your carrier and chosen plan. Connected Packs require eligible U.S. Boost Mobile activation.

What happens if the phone breaks?

The 12-Month Plug Warranty covers eligible defects under normal use, not accidental damage, loss, or theft. Review any optional protection plan separately for covered events, exclusions, and claim costs.

Can I return the phone?

Yes. Every phone comes with 30-Day Love It or Return It. Review the return policy for timing, condition requirements, and any applicable fees before purchasing.

Can I limit who they talk to?

Screen Time and Family Link provide contact controls on supported devices and apps. These limits do not cover every third-party chat or social app. Follow the relevant setup guide and review each app separately.

What is the setup tutorial?

Our iPhone and Android guides cover child accounts, app and purchase approvals, contact settings, content filters, location, and bedtime routines. Use your own family account to manage the child account, with separate guidance for ages 10–12 and 13–14.

What’s the $25 Boost Mobile plan?

Boost Mobile Unlimited is $25/month with AutoPay for one line. An eligible Connected Pack includes one month in the pack price. U.S. activation and a compatible eSIM device are required. Taxes and fees may apply; coverage and speeds vary. Review current offer and cancellation terms before purchasing.

Why do I choose the exact phone on the product page?

Each result links to the available configuration and price shown. The product page lets you review color, storage, condition, and any available protection options before checkout.

Explore the First Phone education hub ↗

Eligible Connected Packs only. U.S. service; compatible eSIM device and activation required. Taxes and fees may apply. Boost Mobile provides wireless service; Plug is not a wireless carrier. Review phone + service details

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