Research & Resources

Evidence-based research on smartphone harm and comparative analysis of alternatives for children.

Compare Your Options

We are the low cost solution that prioritises both connectivity and child safety.

Basic Dumbphones
£500-£750/ 36 months

Benefits

  • No apps
  • No internet
  • Simple calling

Limitations

  • No group calling
  • Can't call friends easily
  • Social isolation risk
  • Limited features
RECOMMENDED
Kite Phone
£504/ 36 months

Benefits

  • Group calling
  • 4-digit friend extensions
  • Zero smartphone harm
  • Funds SEN arts

Limitations

  • Not portable
  • Home use only
Smartphones
£1,000+/ 36 months

Benefits

  • Full connectivity
  • Portable
  • Many features

Limitations

  • Mental health risks
  • Addiction potential
  • Inappropriate content
  • Cyberbullying

The Smartphone Problem is Quantified

Research is clear: smartphones harm children's development, mental health, and wellbeing. Yet most alternatives fail to provide genuine social connectivity.

Mental Health Crisis

70% increase

In anxiety and depression among children since smartphone adoption (2010-2020)

Source: NHS Digital, 2023

Screen Addiction

4.5 hours/day

Average screen time for UK children aged 8-11, excluding school-related use

Source: Ofcom Children's Media Use Report 2024

Social Media Harm

52% of parents

Report their child has experienced online bullying or inappropriate content

Source: Parent Zone Survey 2024

Sleep Disruption

1-2 hours less

Sleep per night for children with smartphones in bedrooms

Source: Royal Society for Public Health

Landline for Kids UK

Everything you need for safe, screen-free communication between children and their friends.

High-Quality Phone

Yealink T31W VoIP with High Definition (HD) voice. A real phone, not a toy phone.

Group Calling

Up to 5 participants per call

4-Digit Extensions

Easy-to-remember numbers for friends

WiFi Enabled

Connects to your home internet

Unlimited Calling

UK landlines, mobiles & subscribers

Parent Portal

Manage contacts and view call logs