Author: Stacey
Published: Jul 29th, 2009
Category: Giveaways, Personal, Product Reviews, Products, Teenagers
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CLOSED: Kajeet: Cell Phones & Services for Kids {Review & Giveaway, ends 8/12}

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Kajeet‘s slogan, “the cell phone service made 4 kids ™,” is an answer to my prayers. My 15yo daughter has endured the embarrasment of being the only teenager she knows without a cell phone, and I can’t say she’s endured it well. Still, I needed to find something that allowed me to give her the freedom she deserves, but with measurable parameters that we could all understand and agree on.

Kajeet’s services include separate “wallets,” or allowances for plan payments so your child can contribute monetarily to their account. They also offer limits for calls and texts, including WHEN the phone can or can’t be operated, as well as what numbers can or cannot be accepted. And finally, you can select an optional GPS locator to know where your child’s phone is at all times.

Kajeet sent our family a Samsung m300 to review with their services, and my 15yo is over the moon. The phone is fantastic, with great reception and the camera capabilities she was hoping for. There are currently 8 phones you can purchase with kajeet services, from the high-end LG Rumor to the refurbished Motorola C290 (which is now only $16.99!). We are currently on a pay-as-you go plan, which is the more expensive option, with .10 per text and .10/min for calls. We’ll be switching soon to a plan, though, most likely the incredibly affordable $19.99/mo, which includes unlimited texts. What’s great about all these plans is that there is no contract, no application fee, no termination fee, and you can change your plan at any time.

I also want to give a huge thumbs up to kajeet’s online account management system. It’s so easy to access any and all information you might need about your phone and your plan; I just really appreciated being able to find whatever I needed (like a list of texts sent and calls placed, amount left in our “wallet,” options for changing our plan, etc) right at my fingertips.

I’m so excited to say that one reader from Tree, Root, and Twig will be able to WIN AN LG160 from kajeet and $5 OF STARTER AIR TIME for new accounts! To enter, please read “10 Great Things to Know About kajeet” and answer in a comment to this post: what’s your favorite thing about kajeet’s services?

For extra entries, chose any of the following and leave me an individual comment telling me which method you used:

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All entries are due by midnight (CST) Wednesday, August 13. Good luck!

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View Comments to “CLOSED: Kajeet: Cell Phones & Services for Kids {Review & Giveaway, ends 8/12}”

Heather O
on Jul 29th, 2009
@ 10:29 am:

My favorite thing about Kajeet’s services is that I have some control over how much the phone will be used, who can call and when. I like that it slowly leads your child into responsibility instead of hitting them with it all at once!
Jen
on Jul 29th, 2009
@ 6:44 pm:

I know I don’t need to worry about teen phones yet, but this looks like a great product, especially with the parental controls involved.
Jen
on Jul 29th, 2009
@ 6:45 pm:

I do follow you on twitter
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Jen
on Jul 29th, 2009
@ 6:46 pm:

I have your badge on my blog
Jen
on Jul 29th, 2009
@ 6:46 pm:

I subscribe to your feed
Jen
on Jul 29th, 2009
@ 6:46 pm:

and we are friends on google connect
Melissa
on Jul 29th, 2009
@ 10:25 pm:

#4 is my favorite thing about Kajeet…Our feel-good security features let you decide who can and can’t call their phone.
Plus if I read correctly I can see what texts they have sent and to who.

Tell your daughter that she most certainly is NOT the only teenager without a phone. Both of my boys have been trying to sell me on the idea for quite awhile now. I have stood firm, but it is getting to a point (extra curricular activities) that they need to be able to call me. It used to be that the school was open for kids to call after their activities. That is not always the case now.

Wish me luck…this could make my boys dreams come true!
Terra Heck
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 1:09 am:

This would be great for my son. My favorite feature is the TimeManager that sets limits for calls and texts.
Terra Heck
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 1:15 am:

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Terra Heck
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 1:17 am:

I follow your blog via Google Friend Connect.
Karen
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 1:18 am:

I like the GPS phone locator and that it keeps your kids safe bcz you control the calls and texts.
Karen
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 1:19 am:

I follow you on twitter.
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Karen
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 1:22 am:

I tweeted!
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Karen
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 1:23 am:

Email Subscriber.
Karen
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 1:23 am:

Following on Google Friends Connect.
Terra Heck
on Jul 30th, 2009
@ 6:00 am:

I blogged about the giveaway.

http://heckofabunch.blogspot.com/2009/07/great-blog-giveaways-9.html
sandy
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 4:47 pm:

parental locks
christina singer
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 6:11 pm:

the idea of controlling the amount of time they spend on the phone appeals to me. I don’t want to ban it all together, but texting and talking every waking hour is ridiculous to my mind. Thanks for the great giveaway. My son would be so pleased to get this for his birthday next month.
Ann F
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 7:04 pm:

My favorite feature is the GPS locator
adrienne Gordon
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 7:31 pm:

i control their data useage
ky2here
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 7:53 pm:

Refilling your account is simple. kajeet offers three simple ways to add money to your wallet.
Add a credit/debit card to your account to make refilling easy! You can also set up automatic refills, like giving a $20 allowance per month for your kid to use. We also offer PayPal if you want to use your checking account to add money.
krystal deblasio
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 8:45 pm:

My favorite thing about kajeet is that its a pay-as-you-go service. I’ve been really wanting to switch to a phone like this!
Margaret Smith
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 10:37 pm:

My favorite is being able to set limits for time and text.
These phones are such a wonderful idea.
Thanks.
Margaret Smith
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 10:38 pm:

I’m a subscriber.
Margaret Smith
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 10:38 pm:

I’m a follower.
Karina
on Aug 7th, 2009
@ 10:53 pm:

GPS phone locator
Anne L.
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 10:07 am:

The Kajeet phones are a good compromise for parents and kids. Kids still have a real phone and some choices, but ultimately the parents and control the phone use and monitor calls if necessary.
J Chaboerk
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 1:56 pm:

My favorite is the ContactManager.
J Chaboerk
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 1:57 pm:

I am a subscriber via email.
Chris G.
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 8:37 pm:

My favorite feature is that you can put a time limit on calls and texting. Thanks for the giveaway!
Chris G.
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 8:38 pm:

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on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 8:39 pm:

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on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 8:40 pm:

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Chris G.
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 8:41 pm:

I blogged: http://wut-givz.blogspot.com/2009/08/tree-root-and-twig-kajeet-giveaway.html
Chris G.
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 8:42 pm:

I subscribed via reader (sunnyview99)!
Chris G.
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 8:42 pm:

I followed on blogger (Sunny View)!
Steve Scott
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 9:47 pm:

GPS phone locator
Teresa L
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 10:45 pm:

My favorite thing about Kajeet is the GPS locator. I also like the parental control and pay as you go. Perfect!
Teresa L
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 10:46 pm:

I follow
Teresa L
on Aug 8th, 2009
@ 10:47 pm:

I subscribe
karenmed409
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 1:15 am:

GPS Phone Locator, great way to find out where they are, my guy is 15 has Aspergers Syndrome and tends to get lost sometimes and forgets where he left something. karenmed409(at)comcast(dot)net
Kimberly
on Aug 9th, 2009
@ 1:02 pm:

The GPS locator would be a great tool.
Krissy Barden
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 12:39 pm:

Definitley the GPS phone locator!
Tammy Kennedy
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 7:27 pm:

Refilling your account is simple. kajeet offers three simple ways to add money to your wallet.

Thank you so very very much

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Tammy Kennedy
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 7:34 pm:

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on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 7:36 pm:

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Tammy Kennedy
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 7:37 pm:

I’m a subscriber

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on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 7:37 pm:

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Jacob LaFountaine
on Aug 10th, 2009
@ 8:15 pm:

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Letessha
on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 6:35 am:

My fave part of kajeet is the gps tracking feature.
Letessha
on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 6:36 am:

email subscribed
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Letessha
on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 6:37 am:

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on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 6:39 am:

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on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 6:41 am:

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Sherry E.
on Aug 11th, 2009
@ 10:31 pm:

My favorite is the pay-as-you-go service with no strings and no worries!! Thanks for the chance!
Jeff
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 4:13 am:

GPS is great!
Tamara
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 12:36 pm:

I love the GPS feature. That, to me, is awesome!
Jennifer
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 3:07 pm:

the ContactManager
Jay F.
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 7:58 pm:

I like that the Kajeet includes a GPS and has a service to track the location of the phone. Could come in useful.
Mishia
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 8:23 pm:

I love that they are a company that is kid friendly!
electricisland
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 9:19 pm:

Being able to set limits for time and text.
electricisland
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 9:19 pm:

Subscribed by email, skyskyaa11(at)gmail.com
Auriette
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 10:56 pm:

I learned they have a variety of plans, starting at $4.99 a month. I’d love to have something like this for my mom. She hates cell phones, doesn’t like to talk on one, but I’d like for her to have one in case she has an emergency.
christopher h
on Aug 12th, 2009
@ 11:53 pm:

love that they have a gps locator