Why we think we can make 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:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Gradual independence Starting with full protection and gradually unlocking features as children prove they can handle responsibility. It's parenting, not permanent restrictions.

  • 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:

  • Remove unnecessary features like international calling that kids don’t need
  • Introduce features gradually, so parents unlock access as children mature
  • Build controls specifically for Australian families that are available out of the box
  • Focus on education as well as protection, encouraging conversations about digital citizenship
  • 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.

That’s why we built Spriggy Mobile: to give families a safer way for their kids to use a smartphone.

The safer way for Aussie kids to use a smartphone

Advanced Parental Controls and mobile service designed for kids.

Get peace of mind when your kids go online

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/texts on our 5G network (powered by Optus)
  • 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
    • 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 texts
  • 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

At Spriggy, we believe in giving families the tools to navigate technology, thoughtfully

When you decide your child is ready for a smartphone, here's why we help you do it safely.

Keep your kids safer online with Spriggy

The Essential Plan

$30 per month for safer connectivity

Protect them online:

  • Blocks adult, gambling, dating apps and sites
  • Adult content is blocked on YouTube and Google
  • Personal data protected with encryption

Know what's happening on their phone:

  • See who your kids are calling
  • Receive weekly safety reports

With a mobile service designed for kids:

  • 25GB monthly data (just right for kids)
  • Unlimited calls/texts on our 5G network (powered by Optus)
  • Complete cost control; prepaid, no lock-in contract, no bill shock

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.

  • 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? To sign up, choose a SIM plan on our website and complete the online sign-up. Then, download the Spriggy app from the Apple App Store™ or Google Play Store™ and follow the steps.

  • 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.

  • 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.