Tin Can Phone Targets Kids With Screen-Free Calling at $100

TL;DR: The Tin Can phone costs $100, enables free calls between units, and has sold hundreds of thousands of units while schools adopt it.

The Tin Can phone targets families seeking a communication device without a screen. It functions as a dedicated landline that uses wifi rather than a traditional copper line.

Calls between Tin Can units are free, while calls to regular phone numbers require a $9.99 monthly subscription. The company has sold hundreds of thousands of units, and schools are beginning to endorse the device as a safe option for younger users.

Chet Kittleson, CEO of Tin Can, describes the response from parents and kids as ‘incredible’. The device is designed to connect children with approved contacts such as friends, grandparents, and neighbors while blocking unknown numbers.

What to watch next is how widely schools integrate the device into their safety protocols.