What factors should I consider when buying a cell phone for a child?

What factors should I consider when buying a cell phone for a child?

TJ McClearin (Business Manager, Infinity Wireless, LLC) gives expert video advice on: What factors should I consider when choosing a cell phone?; How can I find a camera phone that fits my needs?; What kind of phone should I buy if I only need it for emergencies? and more...

The number one factor you should consider when buying a mobile phone for a child is durability, because kids drop absolutely everything. Another factor is the ability for children to make phone calls by themselves. Some phones give you the ability to restrict who they're calling, how many times they're calling, how many minutes they're using to call them, and that varies between phone and carrier, depending on who you're with. These are all major factors when buying a mobile phone for a child.