Startphones
Startphones.
Hold the phone.Startphones are simple, child-friendly phones. A startphone keeps your child contactable, but they don't have access to the internet and social media.
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A startphone (or dumbphone) is a simple mobile phone that you can mostly call and text with. A startphone only has pre-installed apps like a music player and a calculator. Other apps aren't available on startphones, like social media apps. That's why startphones are an ideal option as a first phone for your child or if you want to do a digital detox.
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HMD 2660 Flip
The HMD 2660 Flip is an old-fashioned flip phone. You can mostly use it for calling and texting. The HMD 2660 Flip has a 1450mAh battery that you can easily call with for hours. The keys of the HMD 2660 Flip are large, so the device is easy to control.
Frequently asked questions about startphones
Who are startphones suitable for?
Startphones are mostly suitable as a first phone for your child. That's because they have limited internet access and no app store. This means your child doesn't have access to social media and the internet, but can always be reached.
What's the difference between a startphone and a smartphone?
The biggest difference is that a startphone has no or limited internet access. You won't find an app store and social media apps on a startphone.
What are the advantages of a startphone?
Your child doesn't experience the pressure of social media on a startphone. You also know what your child is using the startphone for better as a parent, because the device has fewer options. Your child's screen time remains low, because you can only call and text on a startphone.
