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 3 months of Boost Mobile service included in the pack price.
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.
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 carrier store way vs. the Plug way, over 24 months.
$1,640.00
Illustrative example: an $800 phone plus a $35 monthly added line for 24 months. Before taxes and fees.
$784.99
$259.99 for the selected Connected Pack + $25/month with AutoPay for the remaining 21 months. 3 months of service are included in the pack price.
iPhone 13 Connected Pack (Unlocked) + 3 Months of Boost Mobile · Midnight / 128GB / GoodAn illustration, not a carrier quote. Accessories and optional protection are extra. Adjust your own numbers below.
Compare your costsA 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.
Compatible Certified Pre-Owned phones support the family controls built into their software. Update the device, then work through the settings together.
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.
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.
Use contact limits in supported calling and messaging apps. Review other chat apps separately and turn on app approvals before allowing new downloads.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Included on Certified Pre-Owned devices for covered defects under normal use. Accidental damage, loss, and theft are excluded.
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.
A practical first step for everyday bumps and scratches. Choose accessories for the exact model, or use compatible ones you already have.
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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Device only
Selected option: Black / 128GB / Great
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.
Shop nowThis price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.
Device only
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.
Shop nowThis price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.
Device only
Selected option: White / 128GB / Great
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.
Shop nowThis price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.
Device only
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.
Shop nowThis price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.
Device only
Selected option: Cobalt Violet / 128GB / Great
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.
Shop nowThis price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.
Device only
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.
Shop nowThis price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.
Device only
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.
Shop nowThis price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.
Phone + service
Selected option: Midnight / 128GB / Good
An iPhone 13 with 3 months of Boost Mobile service included in the pack price.
3 months of Boost Mobile Unlimited Talk, Text & Data included in the pack price. Then $25/mo for life with AutoPay.
Shop nowThis price links to the option shown. You can change color, storage, condition, and available protection on the product page.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boost Mobile Unlimited is $25/month with AutoPay for one line. An eligible Connected Pack includes 3 months in the pack price. U.S. activation and a compatible device are required. Taxes and fees may apply; coverage and speeds vary. Review current offer and cancellation terms before purchasing.
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.
Eligible Connected Packs only. New Boost Mobile lines in the U.S.; compatible device and activation required. Taxes and fees may apply. Boost Mobile provides wireless service; Plug is not a wireless carrier. Review phone + service details
A practical starting point for parents of 10–14-year-olds: the benefits, the responsibilities, and when waiting makes sense.
Read the guideCompare practical Certified Pre-Owned iPhone and Android options, plus an eligible phone with 3 months of Boost Mobile service, provided by Plug.
Read the guideSet up an account, Screen Time, purchases, and communication settings, with separate paths for ages 10–12 and 13–14.
Read the guideUse Google Family Link to manage a first Android phone, with age-specific account guidance and a practical setup checklist.
Read the guideBuild a small, useful app list. Understand built-in controls before deciding whether a paid parental-control tool adds value.
Read the guidePrint a practical agreement, choose your family’s rules, and check the essentials before handing over the phone.
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