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Phones for kids and teenagers
Phones for kids and teenagers
Their first phone, done safely.
When your child gets a phone, it’s a big moment – for them and for you. How do you let their independence grow while helping keep them safe?
Safe Start helps your child stay connected and protected – so they can enjoy their phone and you can enjoy peace of mind.
For more information and support with Safe Start, visit our help and support page.
Here’s what you get:
- Expert safety and set-up support
- A choice of parental controls
- 12 months access to Sway.ly
- Scam and spam call protection
- The option to set a safety buffer to avoid unexpected charges
Sway.ly, is a brand new app that helps families take back control and make social media safer.
It’s not your child, it’s the social platforms pushing harmful content to get them hooked.
Sway.ly:
- Retrains the algorithms: It scans TikTok, Instagram and YouTube feeds, sending alerts and precise guidance on the accounts to block and unfollow.
- Monitors content, not your child: It flags hidden risks in posts, like misogyny, oversexualisation, and violence, keeping family trust intact.
- Turns arguments into conversations: It moves you from policing to partnership, giving you the insights needed to build trust and stronger connections.
With our safe start plans, you get 12-month access to Sway.ly. This covers two people across unlimited devices, perfect for a parent/carer + child.
Our Safe Start deals - With 12 months Sway.ly social media safety app included
Safe Start SIM with Sway.ly
Price - £8.50 a month
12 month Sway.ly subscription included
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
12 month contract
Safe Start SIM with Sway.ly
Price - £10 a month
12 month Sway.ly subscription included
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
12 month contract
Safe Start SIM with Sway.ly
Price - £15 a month
12 month Sway.ly subscription included
Unlimited minutes
Unlimited texts
12 month contract
Looking for phones for kids and teens that aren’t going to burst your budget? Here at Tesco Mobile, we’ve got you covered. Take advantage of our special offers and bag instant savings with our exclusive Clubcard Price deals.
FAQs
Safe Start is a simple, supported way to make sure your child’s phone is ready for the new school year. It’s designed for children aged 10 to 13, particularly those starting or progressing through secondary school.
Safe Start gives you everything you need to help make sure their phone is safe, including:
- Guided safety and setup support
- Built-in safety for growing independence
- Free 12 months’ Sway.ly Safe Social
- Flexible plans that adapt as needs change
- Better value for families
For more information please visit Safe Start help.
We have 3 dedicated Safe Start SIM only plans available – 2GB, 12GB and 30GB. You can also get Safe Start on all pay monthly plans for iPhone 16e and Samsung A17 during our promotional period.
The SIM can be used by children, but the main Tesco Mobile account holder must be 18 or over. The main account holder for the Sway.ly subscription must also be 18 or over.
The promotion runs from 13 July to 6 September 2026.
You can view our full terms and conditions on the Tesco Mobile website and view Sway.ly’s terms and conditions here.
All of our Safe Start SIM only plans, as well as Safe Start pay monthly plans are available in Tesco Mobile stores, as well as online and over the phone.
Yes. If the Safe Start plan is an additional line, it’s eligible for Family Perks. Read more about Family Perks
Yes, you can transfer an existing number to Tesco Mobile when activating your SIM or phone contract. Learn more about switching to Tesco Mobile.
If you’re still in your cooling-off period, which lasts for 14 days, you can cancel without charge.
If you cancel later, before the end of your contract, you may be subject to an early termination charge, as set out in our terms and conditions.
When you cancel your Safe Start plan, your subscription to Sway.ly will also be cancelled.
Yes, Tesco Mobile offers a standard cooling-off period as part of our general terms and conditions.
Only the main account holder, who must be at least 18 years old, can make changes to the account.
You can find advice on how to manage parental settings in our help section. You can also get help by contacting our customer support team.
Shopping for SIM deals for your kids’ phones? Check out our family SIM deal
With Family Pack – our family SIM deal – there’s no drama with your kids running out of data, as everyone gets unlimited data, minutes and texts. Plus, with all the family on one bill, your life’s made easier. It’s £30 a month for you, then just £10 a month each for up to 4 family members – the more people you add, the more you save. And our 1-month rolling SIM only contracts give you flexibility and freedom.
Find out more about Family Pack
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First phone for kids – we’re here to help
It’s a big deal when you get a first phone for your kids. Many parents and carers choose to do this when their children start secondary school and become more independent. We know this can be a stressful time – especially when it comes to managing the risks your children may face online when they’re using their phone.
That’s why we partnered with Internet Matters – to help you and your family enjoy the benefits of technology safely and smartly, without the stress and worry. Our Little Digital Helps Toolkit provides you with practical online safety advice, tailored to your family’s needs – such as guidance on setting up your children’s first phone.
Save money every month with free Family Perks
What are Tesco Mobile Family Perks? They’re our way of saying thanks for choosing Supermarket Mobile for you and your family. When you add your family members to your account, you can each choose a monthly perk, completely on us. Take your pick from extra data, Clubcard points, or money off your bill or insurance. The choice is yours.
Find out more about Family Perks
Offer ends 06/09/2026. Eligible Safe Start pay monthly SIM-only or Handset plan required. Use your UK allowances at no extra cost in 48 destinations. Subject to availability, coverage, and status. Requires a Tesco Mobile or unlocked phone. 4G and 5G subject to coverage; 5G requires a compatible device. Fair Use Policy applies. Tesco Mobile main account holder must be 18+. Includes a 12-month free Sway.ly Duo Plan – up to 2 users per account, restricted to one subscription per eligible Tesco Mobile plan. Activation required. No auto-renewal. Sway.ly will contact you prior to expiry with options to transition to a direct, paid plan. Main Sway.ly account holder must be 18+. Sway.ly requires a compatible Apple or Android device with a minimum operating system, currently iOS 15.1 or Android 14. Sway.ly service is subject to availability, coverage, and status of social media platforms, networks, and devices. By purchasing an eligible Safe Start plan, you agree to share your data with Sway.ly for the activation, delivery and administration of this service. Restrictions and other terms apply. See full details at Terms and Conditions | Tesco Mobile and TM.sway.ly/startterms.
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