Firefly Mobile is the first pay-as-you-go service provider to design mobile phones specifically for kids with the introduction of the glowPhone and the flyPhone. Both phones come with features that kids will want as well as safety controls that parents will want. Here’s the breakdown of features and specs for each of the phones:

The flyPhone:

• Designed for kids 9 – 12
• Multimedia handset with full color 1.5 inch 128 x 128 display
• Dual band GSM support
• Built-in camera
• Allows kids to make calls, play games, listen to MP3s, watch videos, and text
• Electro-luminescent morphing keypad that automatically switches between game controller, MP3 or video controller, and number pad
• Comes with games, ringtones, wallpapers, and sample music and video
• 6 hour talk time and 250 hour standby time
• microSD slot
• Removable lithium ion battery
• Measures 107 x 44 x 16mm
• MSRP of $99.99

The glowPhone:

• Designed for kids ages 5 to 8
• Full color 1.5 inch 128 x 128 color screen
• Dual band GSM support
• Built-in games
• customizable ringtones
• wallpapers
• SMS support
• 5 hour talk time and 210 hour standby time
• Stereo headset
• Dedicated mom and dad keys
• 5 button keypad
• Removable lithium ion battery
• Stores up to 50 programmed numbers
• All in/out calls can be controlled by parental password
• MSRP of $49.99

You’ll be able to purchase these phones at Target or at the Firefly Mobile website – www.fireflymobile.com

The only question I have left is.. do you really want a 5 yr kid to have a mobile phone??? (yes.. I know.. the kid can always call home for help or something… but still!)

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