Overall, we really like that Kajeet is trusting children with real full-fledged cell phones that will transition them easily into adulthood. The service also allows parents to easily control their child's cell phone usage via the Kajeet Configurator. It's a pretty decent service that lets parents teach their kids responsible cell phone usage; add that to its low pay-as-you-go pricing, and we think the Kajeet service is great for families.
Things you should know:
- As a CDMA carrier, international coverage is limited.
- There is no activation fee and no early termination fee.
- It offers two payment options: Pay-as-you-go and monthly plans with no contract required.
- It offers a few unlimited text bundles, ranging from $14.99 for unlimited texting and 60 minutes a month, to $50 for unlimited text and talk.
- The minimum talk plan is $4.99 for 10 minutes a month. Kajeet also offers $9.99 a month for 1,000 nights and weekend minutes.
- For those who don't want monthly plans, there's a Pay-as-you-Go option that's less than $10 a month ($0.32 a day).
- Parents can use the GPS locator to find the location of their child's phone. The GPS service is free for the first month only; it's $9.99 a month after that.
- Parental controls are free. They are easily accessible via the Kajeet Web site.
- You can set spending limits for your children with a monthly allowance, and you can set time limits as well. You can also control your child's address book by blocking certain numbers.
Fast facts:
- Coverage: Kajeet has CDMA coverage in every state, similar to Sprint's coverage area. Individual coverage will vary by location. For international coverage CDMA roaming is available in 26 countries.
- Technology: CDMA; 1xRTT
- 3G network: No
- Streaming video service: No
- Music download service: No
- Push-to-talk: No
- Prepaid plans: Yes
- Family plans: No
| AT&T | T-Mobile | Sprint Nextel | Verizon Wireless | |
| Coverage map | AT&T coverage map | T-Mobile coverage map | Sprint Nextel coverage map | Verizon Wireless coverage map |
| Technology | GSM; GPRS; EDGE | GSM; GPRS: EDGE | CDMA; 1xRTT; iDEN | CDMA; 1xRTT |
| 3G network | Yes, UMTS, EV-DO | No (coming in 2007) | Yes, EV-DO | Yes, EV-DO |
| Data plans | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Streaming video network | Yes, AT&T Video | No | Yes, Sprint Power Vision | Yes, Verizon V Cast |
| Music download service | Yes, AT&T Music | No | Yes, Sprint Music Store | Yes, V Cast Wireless Music |
| Push-to-Talk | Available, depending on phone model | No | Available, depending on phone model | Available, depending on phone model |
| Analog roaming | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Prepay plans | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Family plans | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| U.S. Cellular | Alltel | MetroPCS | |
| Coverage map | U.S. Cellular coverage map | Alltel coverage map | MetroPCS coverage map |
| Technology | CDMA; 1xRTT | CDMA; 1xRTT | CDMA; 1xRTT |
| 3G network | No | Yes, EV-DO | No |
| Data plans | Yes | Yes | No |
| Streaming video network | No | Yes | No |
| Music download service | No | No | No |
| Push-to-Talk | Available, depending on phone model | Available, depending on phone model | No |
| Analog roaming | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prepay plans | Yes | Yes | No |
| Family plans | Yes | Yes | No |
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