Firefly - The Mobile Phone for Mobile Kids!

Firefly Cellular Phone

The Firefly is the mobile phone designed for kids. It's small, sturdy, and shaped to fit in a kid's hand. And with just 5 keys, the Firefly phone is the fun and easy way to keep kids connected with the people who matter most. Parents love Firefly phones too! Simple management tools keep them in touch and in control. Firefly Frequently Asked Questions

Add a cute faceplate or other accessory for your Firefly Phone.

Why Firefly?

Reassuring

• Kids can easily contact parents using Mom and Dad speed-dial keys.
• Up to 20 other parent-programmed numbers can be called
• Optional call screening accepts calls only from parent-programmed numbers
• Know who's calling with Caller ID
• 911 assistance button, with feature that prevents unintended calls
• Parent-friendly features to handle costs and airtime

Designed for the way kids live

• 5 keys for easy dialing
• Firefly phones stay active with up to 6 hours of talk time (205 hours of standby time.)
• Watch the phone come alive with a special Firefly Fireworks light display
• Personalize with 12 ring tones, 5 animations, and 7 screen colors
• Keep your Firefly phone from getting lost with the Backpack Clip (included)

Two Ways to Purchase a Firefly Cellular Phone

1.) Firefly from Cingular Wireless

AT&T Wireless Firefly Overview Firefly (AT&T) You can get the phone free, but of course you must sign a two year contract. The cheapest individual plan is $39.99/month. But if you're thinking about getting a new phone for yourself from AT&T, consider getting a FamilyTalk shared plan. Pick the phone you want, add the Firefly, and then choose a shared minute plan with rollover minutes. For example you could choose the 550 shared minute plan, 1 FREE Firefly phone, and a FREE Motorola RAZR V3 and your cost would be $59.99 per month. Calls between your two phones would be free and not count against your monthly minutes.

Benefits of the AT&T Firefly Plan

• The Firefly phone is free
• No prepaid airtime cards to buy
• Monthly Billing Statement
• Can be added to a AT&T Shared minutes plan
• Minutes end up being about 10¢/minute
• Unused minutes roll-over each month
• Get free minutes if you're calling other AT&T cellular phones.

Disadvantages of the AT&T Firefly Plan

• Must sign a 2 year contract
• Must pass a credit check
• Must pay a $35 activation fee

Click Here to Learn More about the Firefly from AT&T

2.) Firefly with a Prepaid Plan

Firefly Prepaid Plan Overview The Firefly prepaid plan requires that you pay up-front for the Firefly phone . You then purchase prepaid airtime cards on a regular basis to keep it working. See Firefly Mobile to learn about plan options and to activate your new Firefly phone. The Prepaid Firefly phone and other kid's phones are available on-line at Amazon.com.

Benefits of a Prepaid Firefly Plan

• No monthly bills
• You can regulate the minutes your child has available for use
• There are now choices for airtime plans, bringing the rate down to as low as 10¢ per minute

Disadvantages of the Prepaid Firefly Plan

• Must buy airtime cards at least every 90 days
• Minutes are expensive at 25¢ per minute
• Minutes expire after 90 days

Click Here to Learn More about the Firefly Prepaid Cell Phone

Related:

• Firefly Frequently Asked Questions
• Firefly Accessories
• Migo from Verizon Wireless
• Wherifone with GPS Cell Phone for Kids and Seniors
• Safety Tips for Children with Cell Phones
• Article about Kids and Cell Phones - The Seattle Times

Last Modified: Saturday, 29-Dec-2007 05:27:32 MST