Gabb Phone
Gabb · Kids' phone · Current model: Gabb Phone 4 · Prices from Gabb (Oct 2026) · check below for today’s
~$249.99
approx. to start
~$29.99
/mo to start
Pricing: Per Gabb, the phone is about $250, on a standalone Gabb plan from about $30/mo with a 2-year contract (about $32/mo with a 1-year contract, or about $35/mo with none), plus a one-time $30 activation fee. Gabb's terms also list cost-recovery and regulatory charges on top of the plan. Gabb lists an early termination fee of $150 plus taxes if you cancel before the end of the 2-year term, or $100 plus taxes on the 1-year term, and says the fee decreases month by month later in the contract. Prices change often, so confirm the current price at Gabb. Checked October 2026.
- Open web browser
- No
- Camera
- Yes
- Needs parent iPhone
- No
- Carriers
- Standalone Gabb service plan
Pros & cons
Pros
- No internet browser, app store, or social media, per Gabb
- A 6.1-inch touchscreen smartphone design, per Gabb
- GPS with Safe Zones and AI-filtered safe messaging, per Gabb
Cons
- Per Gabb, it requires an active Gabb service plan, and most Gabb devices work only on the Gabb network (Gabb says the Phone 4 Pro can be released on request)
- Per Gabb, contacts are child-managed by default until a parent changes it
Setup guide
Gabb says contacts are child-managed by default: switch to Parent-managed mode in the MyGabb app to control who your child can reach. Per Gabb, its Standard plan includes 9 preset apps that a parent can enable.
How to talk to your child
Tell your child: 'This gives you a real phone for texting and calling your friends, with no web browser.'
Want the rules in writing? Print a family agreement to sign together.
Common questions about Gabb Phone
Does Gabb Phone have a web browser?
No web browser, per Gabb.
Does Gabb Phone need a parent's iPhone?
No. Gabb Phone doesn't need a parent iPhone. Per Gabb, parents download the MyGabb app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
Does Gabb Phone have a camera?
Yes. Gabb Phone has a camera.
What cell service does Gabb Phone use?
Gabb Phone: Standalone Gabb service plan.
How much does Gabb Phone cost?
For the current model, Gabb Phone 4: Per Gabb, the phone is about $250, on a standalone Gabb plan from about $30/mo with a 2-year contract (about $32/mo with a 1-year contract, or about $35/mo with none), plus a one-time $30 activation fee. Gabb's terms also list cost-recovery and regulatory charges on top of the plan. Gabb lists an early termination fee of $150 plus taxes if you cancel before the end of the 2-year term, or $100 plus taxes on the 1-year term, and says the fee decreases month by month later in the contract. Checked October 2026.
Verified from official sources
Gabb, official product and support pages
Gabb confirms no open browser or app store, GPS with Safe Zones, and that contacts are child-managed by default until a parent switches to parent-managed mode.
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