As a parent raising a family in the ever-changing digital age, you may find yourself wanting to offer your child more responsibility and independence. They may even have started to ask for their first phone themselves.

In a world so reliant on tech, buying your child’s first phone is inevitable. It can be a difficult situation to navigate - especially when you want to give them the model they ask for without stretching the budget too much.

One great option to think about is choosing reconditioned phones ! Here, we breakdown why we recommend them for your child’s first phone.

What is a Refurbished Phone?

In short, a refurbished phone is a phone that has been returned, repaired and inspected for resale.

Refurbished phones are thoroughly inspected to ensure there are no internal faults. This includes the camera, buttons and battery charge. The quality of the screen’s response, audio quality as well as wifi and signal connectivity are also examined.

Due to the Data Protection Act, the phone will be completely and securely wiped. So your second-hand phone is almost as good as new!

Why Refurbished Phones are Great for Kids

Refurbished phones are a great option for your child's first phone! In most cases, you might not even be able to spot that it’s second-hand in the first place.

Affordable

They’re easily more affordable than a new device. You’ll effortlessly be able to find a great range of different models that will suit your child's wants and needs, whether it’s from an Android or an iPhone.

You can browse our range of refurbished phones to see which models are currently available.

Great Condition

Due to being second-hand phones sent in for repair, the phones are meticulously checked to ensure they are once again in working order. These checks are a requirement that ensures they are back in working order and meet the safety regulations.

There may be some evidence of wear and tear, which is expected with any second-hand purchase. In most cases, the phones will be in excellent condition, if there are blemishes these will be made evident by the grading of the phone.

If there is a fault with the device, you can purchase a refurbished phone with a warranty; here at Second-Hand Phones, all our devices come with a 12-month guarantee.

On and Off Contracts

You can purchase a reconditioned phone with a contract from Network Providers. If you prefer a sim only or pay as you go service, then you can also opt for these. They are also available with refurbished phones.

Have we convinced you to opt for a second-hand device for your child’s first phone? If you would like additional advice on refurbished phones, you can check out our blog for more information, or you can browse our great range of reconditioned phones.