Helium Mobile Launches Sprout, a $5 Kids Plan, to Expand Affordable Family Connectivity

• Helium Mobile is launching a $5/month Kids Plan that gives kids their own phone line while keeping parents fully in control.

• Built for modern family life, the plan includes flexible management tools, nationwide coverage, and features ideal for first-time users.

• The offering includes privacy-first policies and live support to make switching seamless for families.​

Helium Mobile, a cell phone carrier built on the world’s first community-powered network and nationwide 5G coverage, today launched the Helium Mobile Kids Plan, Sprout, an affordable, parent-managed phone plan designed for young users navigating a hyper-connected world. The new offering gives kids their own line for just $5/month, while parents or guardians stay in full control as Group Administrators. With 51% of children ages eight and under having a mobile device, there’s a growing demand for connectivity designed with families in mind.

Helium Mobile operates on a bring-your-own-device policy, allowing families switching from other providers to keep their current phones and phone numbers while upgrading their service. With Concierge Service, Helium Mobile’s live support agents can help customers switch by contacting their previous carrier directly, making the transition smooth and disruption-free.

With the Helium Mobile Kids Plan, parents or guardians manage the account, set boundaries, approve usage, and monitor data directly from their phones. The affordable price point reflects Helium Mobile’s privacy-first approach: unlike its free plan, available for those 18 and over, the Kids Plan does not leverage anonymized location data, which helps to grow network coverage, ensuring compliance with data privacy standards specific to minors.

The plan includes:

• Nationwide 5G coverage – Reliable connection where it counts

• 3GB of data + unlimited talk and text – No bloated plans or hidden fees

• Flexible family management – Parents or guardians can approve and manage everything, from data limits to Cloud Store rewards, which can be used to purchase gift cards to top brands.

• Upgrade anytime – when a child’s needs grow, easily switch to Air (10GB for $15) or Infinity (unlimited data for $30), which still gives parents or guardians full control over the plan.

This plan combines a growing community-powered network, Helium, and nationwide 5G coverage to keep subscribers seamlessly connected. It is perfect for first-time users and ideal for emergencies, school pickups, or just checking in.

“The Helium Mobile Kids Plan is about flexibility, safety, and affordability, without compromising connection,” said Coco Tang, General Manager of Helium Mobile Subscribers. “We know families are balancing a lot, so we created a plan that gives kids their first phone line and keeps parents firmly in the driver’s seat, while still giving kids the freedom to text a friend or call grandma.”

Building on Momentum

The Kids Plan follows the recent rollout of Helium Mobile’s Zero Plan, the first-ever truly free phone plan. With 3GB of data, 300 texts, and 100 minutes at no cost, the Zero Plan set a new bar for accessible wireless service. Powered by a community network owned by individuals instead of major carriers, Helium Mobile is reshaping telecom by offering premium plans without contracts or inflated bills. With a summer-long New York City takeover, Helium Mobile is teaming up with local businesses to raise awareness and expand access to free mobile plans in one of the country’s most expensive cities. The addition of the Kids Plan extends that vision to families, making it easier for parents to stay connected with their kids in a way that’s safe, affordable, and on their terms.

For more details on the new plan, visit www.heliummobile.com/kids.

About Helium Mobile

Helium Mobile is breaking free from the telco status quo and reimagining how we connect. Powered by the community-built Helium Network and nationwide 5G coverage, Helium Mobile brings you revolutionary phone plans that are not only affordable but also reward you. Together, we’re making the internet more affordable and accessible. Join the future at heliummobile.com.

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