Ages 9 to 13: The Best Cell Phone for Kids As tweens and young teens get their first bits of independence, they might need phones to tote around the neighborhood—and to message their friends.

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42% of kids have a cell phone by age 10, 71% by age 12, and 91% by age 14. So, there are many parents who do choose to get ...

Should you get your kids a simple voice phone or a more capable smartphone? What about parental controls? Here's what you need to know along with our top-tested picks for children of all ages, no ...

If you need more advice, scroll to the bottom for a detailed guide on how to purchase an age-appropriate phone for your child. The Wait Until 8th campaign, which advocates only giving kids ...