Why we think we canmake a difference
Our beliefs
Childhood should be protected
We believe childhood is best lived offline. Technology should enable real experiences, not replace them. Whether it's a phone, an app, or a payment card, technology works best when it connects children to the real world rather than pulling them away from it.
This is a generational challenge
We know the research. Smartphones can disrupt sleep, attention, and social development. The apps are designed for adult brains, engineered to create dopamine hits that children aren't equipped to handle. The internet wasn't built with childhood in mind.
But phones are now essential for staying connected, safe, and informed. Avoiding them entirely isn’t feasible, and expecting otherwise ignores the realities parents face today. We can’t turn back the clock, but we can guide children into technology thoughtfully, protecting the essence of childhood even in a connected world.
Timing matters
Given the challenges, we believe that parents should delay their child’s first smartphone for as long as possible.
But at some point children will need a smartphone. School requirements, safety concerns, social connections, or simply their growing independence will drive the decision point for each family.
Our approach
Our product philosophy
We’ve combined our beliefs and our decade of experience designing products for Australian families into our philosophy for Spriggy Mobile:
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Transparency over secrecy
Parents should know what's being monitored, and children should understand why. Hidden surveillance doesn't build the digital responsibility we want them to develop.
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Protection with respect
Our controls protect while building trust. We’re not here to spy, or to require parents to read every text message over their child’s shoulder - we’re here to help parents guide children safely toward independence.
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Gradual independence
Starting with full protection and gradually unlocking features as children prove they can handle responsibility. It's parenting, not permanent restrictions.
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Balanced engagement
We recognise that technology brings benefits - connection, creativity, and learning opportunities. Our role is to help balance the benefits of access against the downsides of the technology.
What makes us different
We’ve combined our beliefs and our decade of experience designing products for Australian families into our philosophy for Spriggy Mobile:
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Remove unnecessary features like international calling that kids don’t need
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Introduce features gradually, so parents unlock access as children mature
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Build controls specifically for Australian families that are available out of the box
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Focus on education as well as protection, encouraging conversations about digital citizenship
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Support compliance with Australia’s new under-16 social media laws
Our commitment to families
We know the journey into digital life is complex. Parents try different approaches - wearables and trackers, ‘dumb phones’, or delaying the decision entirely. Each such choice reflects a genuine effort to balance safety with fairness.
But at some point children will need a smartphone. School requirements, safety concerns, social connections, or simply their growing independence will drive the decision point for each family.
That’s why we built Spriggy Mobile: to give families a safer way for their kids to use a smartphone.
We are loving using Spriggy Mobile for our kids
Jane
The parental controls are great - turning the data on and off easily, the kids being able to see their data usage - making them use it responsibly and us being able to track the usage.
Spriggy Mobile great for parents and kids
Jasmin
Spriggy Mobile has been so positive for me ... and my son. We have had Spriggy Mobile for about five months and I love that I don't need to worry anymore. I can get hold of him when I need to and have control over what he is doing on his phone.
Game changer, we love it!
Jennifer
Freedom at last because my daughter has the independence that comes with her phone and I get peace of mind knowing that we can get in touch with her when we need to.
A very handy tool!
Jen&Col Danaher
Spriggy has been a very useful tool in keeping me in touch with my granddaughter. It has helped her out when she has needed it, for instance when she has found herself stranded and needs help in getting home
Get peace of mind when your kids go online
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95% of Australian parents rate online safety as one of their toughest parenting challenges.
Protect them online
Adult, gambling, dating apps and sites are blocked
Adult content
is blocked on YouTube and Google by default
All internet traffic
is encrypted to protect their
personal data
Requires Spriggy Parental Controls to be set up on the child’s device via the Spriggy app
Know what's happening on their phone
See who your kids
are calling through
your Spriggy
app
Receive weekly safety reports showing what they’ve visited and what's been blocked
With a mobile service designed for kids
25GB monthly data (just right for kids)
Unlimited calls/textson our 5G network(powered by Optus)2
Complete cost control; prepaid, no lock-in contract, no bill shock
How it works for your family
Simple for parents, safer for your kids.
Super easy to set up
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Get Spriggy Mobile - Activate their SIM in the app
- Turn on Parental Controls
Your kids get safer smartphone connectivity
- Safer access to the internet
- Unlimited calls and texts2
- Manage their own data usage
You stay in control
- Get weekly safety reports
- See who they’re calling
- Keep an eye on their data usage
Keep your kids safer online with Spriggy
The Essential Plan
- Blocks adult, gambling, dating apps and sites
- Adult content is blocked on YouTube and Google
- Personal data protected with encryption
- See who your kids are calling
- Receive weekly safety reports
- 25GB monthly data (just right for kids)
- Unlimited calls/texts on our 5G network (powered by Optus)2
- Complete cost control; prepaid, no lock-in contract, no bill shock
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Two-thirds of 14-to-17year oldsreport seeingharmful content online
From the team behind Australia's #1 Pocket Money App
With over 1.3 million Australian members
Frequently asked questions
- Why Spriggy Mobile?
Most mobile plans in Australia are built with adults in mind. That’s where we come in!Spriggy Mobile was designed especially for kids, packed with features they need (no unnecessary extras), and parental controls that keep them safe while they’re connected. - Can I transfer my child's existing number? Yes! When signing up for Spriggy Mobile, you can choose to keep your child's current mobile number.When you begin activating your Spriggy Mobile SIM, we'll send a verification code to that number. Just provide the code to complete the transfer.
- What mobile coverage will I get? Depending on the SIM plan you chose, you will have either 4G or 5G coverage. You can see the details in the network coverage map.
- How do I sign up?
- Can my child sign up for Spriggy Mobile? While our mobile plans are designed especially with Aussie kids in mind, the plan will be issued to you as the parent or guardian and you must be at least 18 years old. The plan and service management will be in your name, and you can choose to provide the SIM for use by your child.
- Do I need to bring my own phone? Yes, Spriggy Mobile plans are SIM-only, so you’ll need to bring your own device. The SIM card will include punch-out sizes to fit most phone models. If you’re looking for a phone for your child and don’t want to break the bank, check out our refurbished iPhones.
- Do I need to be an existing Spriggy member? No, you don’t have to be an existing Spriggy Pocket Money member to join Spriggy Mobile. You can sign up for just Spriggy Mobile, use both services, or stick with just pocket money – whichever suits you best.
