I have loved using the windows phone in the past, because it sincs up with all my other devices.   So when the Microsoft team wanted to tell me about them bringing a affordable prepaid 4g phone to the market I was like… Let me check it out.  Nokia Lumia 521 Windows Phone.   Now I know most people shy away from a prepaid phone.  But as a parent I am not so quick to judge.  A pre-paid phone is actually a great option.  I personally use tech as a form of getting things done around my home.  No TV, no computer, or no Phone till this is done?   So think about it  what if the child loses his or her phone for a week.. If you are paying a data package on that Phone .. that is 12.50 a week.. they loose the phone for a month(I am not saying mine or your kids would ever doing something wrong)… Hello $50 gone.  If you use a prepaid phone  nothing lost.   Just Saying.

Also the phone is 4g so no missed or dropped call your will be able to always locate your child. Also Phone tracking apps

What a great entry for your kids.

Also Did I mentions that this Nokia Lumia  521 windows Phone  has all the capabilities of other data phones so it does not skim or miss things.  You can also use parental controls.

Nokia Lumia 521 Windows Phone

Windows Phone recently launched its first pre-paid, no-contract phone, the Nokia Lumia 521 that runs on T-Mobile. It makes a great gift for Grads on a budget or first-time smartphone users, such as teens. The phone is already at Microsoft Stores for $149.00. Of note, it’s also available at WalMart for $129.00 and at T-Mobile.

·         The Nokia Lumia 521 Windows Phone is priced under $150 and it’s a T-Mobile exclusive, which means you don’t have to commit to a contract.

• ·         A great value phone that gives you the ability to determine how much you want to spend on your smartphone bill each month.
• ·         Comes with Windows Phone 8, so there’s no compromising of smartphone features because it offers a built-in digital camera, voice-guided navigation, Windows Phone top apps and more.
• ·         The Nokia Lumia 521 is perfect for first-time smartphone users and teens that are testing the water with smartphones, or even as a gift for grads who are trying to stay on a budget.
• ·         This recent Reuters article also provides some additional details about the phone.

I just want to let you know about an other options as a parent.  My son is new to the world of phones.  We will b e making a phone purchase for my shortly and I am am loving the options with the the Nokia Prepaid.

Disclosure – I did have lunch with Microsoft Representative  to learn about the 521,  which I paid for my own transport and parking. The opinions are my own.