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Alcatel 1B Phone Review and Giveaway

This Alcatel 1B Phone Review and Giveaway is for those of you shopping for starter phones for the student in your life. Here is a run down on the Alcatel 1 B Phone features…plus a chance to WIN an Alcatel 1B phone…

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Alcatel 1B Phone Review

The Alcatel 1B is a great first phone for kids. It is priced well for a student phone (pricing will vary by carrier and ranges from $90 – $110 CAD). This phone is a solid option when you want your kids to be able to stay in touch, enjoy camera and internet but without the worry of expensive phones with broken screens, getting lost, or even stolen.

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Photo filters come pre-loaded in this phone for easy photo editing!

What kids want in their first phones

  • Entertainment value (music + Youtube)
  • Camera, editing, phone sharing
  • Phone and texting
  • Social media
  • Bonus: calculator and calendar

Alcatel 1B Features

  • Operating system:Android 10 (GO edition)
  • All day battery: 3000 mAh battery with battery saver mode.
  • Screen display: 5.5” 18:9 HD+ Display.
  • Camera: Rear and front cameras
  • Wellbeing Dashboard: set timers on apps, silence notifications, and set up parental controls easily

What I like about this phone

  • Easy out-of-the-box set-up
  • It has all the “essential apps” pre-loaded
  • I like the Wellbeing Dashboard with parental controls
  • Comfortable to hold
  • Good screen size

I know many parents struggle with the question “At what age do I give my kid a phone?”. The answer is personal depending on situation. For me, it is in middle school when the child walks to and from school on their own. In the middle school years, they get more independence. And a little more freedom of hanging out after-school and on weekends. So a phone is handy to keep in touch and put the responsibility on them to let you know where they are, who they are with, and when they are coming home. Of course, this comes with the conversation about where exactly they can go (stay local) and what is the expectation for coming home (for us it’s always be home by dinner).

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Alcatel 1B Phone Review and Giveaway

Enter for a chance to WIN a Alcatel 1B Phone (great student first phone). Approximate retail value between $90 – $110 CAD. Phone plan not included. Open to residents of Canada, excluding Quebec.

Alcatel phones are available at major phone sellers (both on-line and in-store) across the country.

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  4. Janet M says

    I like the rear and the front camera and the size of the phone that is 5.5. That size is just right for me.

  8. Nicole a says

    I think the parental controls dashboard is my favourite feature, I also like the camera and battery life though!

  26. Jennifer P. says

    I find the “All day battery” a great feature – I wouldn’t want to worry that my daughter’s phone would die while at school or with her friends and I couldn’t get in touch with her, so a long life battery would put my mind at ease.

  34. Debbie Beattie says

    A built-in Smart Manager can scan your phone for battery, memory, and app optimizations sounds like efficient perks of the phone

  35. Shirley says

    I like that I can Enjoy texting, browsing and watching videos on a spacious 5.5” 18:9 HD+ Display that maximizes on-screen content

  40. Sarah says

    I love the abilities of the wellbeing dashboard. I think that’s a very important feature, especially for my daughter who will be getting her very first phone soon.

  41. Jennifer P. says

    I find the easy set up right out of the box very a very appealing feature – I am not great with technology, I need something easy or I’ll never use it.

  49. Debbie Beattie says

    the Alcatel 1B runs Android 10 (Go edition) giving you 2x more storage to capture more pictures, listen to more music, and download more apps,

  65. Sandra McG says

    I like the easy out of the box set up which I think would be great for my elderly parents. Also seems to have all the features that they would need. Affordable price us also inviting.

  66. Jeannie Lam says

    The parental controls are perfect for our family!! My son has been wanting a phone of his own and this would make him happy and we’ll know he’ll stay safe.

  74. Danielle says

    The Smart Manager seems like a great way to be more efficient and aware of how I’m spending my time.

  80. Jenn? (@jennerinyvr) says

    This sounds like the perfect starter phone. I especially appreciate the power-efficient 3000 mAh battery with the battery saver mode so you don’t have to worry the phone dying and not being able to reach whomever.

  87. Debbie Beattie says

    A new Dark theme is easy on your eyes, and Eye comfort mode filters blue light for a comfortable viewing experience.

  103. Anu Chopra says

    Wellbeing Dashboard with parental controls – I think it’s so important for me when I give this to my kids!

  116. Janet Lance says

    I love the size and the long life on the battery, also the parental control it has if I let my 8 year old grandson use it. He is a whiz on phones and computers. He can find just about anything, so that is why he needs the control feature!

  118. Jenn? (@jennerinyvr) says

    I like the power-efficient battery and the battery saver mode. I know how stressful it can be when the battery is running low so I like that the battery saver mode gives me a peace of mind.

  133. Lynda Cook says

    Having a built-in Smart Manager that can scan your phone for battery, memory, and app optimizations sounds pretty helpful

  142. Jeannie Lam says

    I think the pricing on this phone is amazing, especially a starter phone for the kids or even grandparents!

  156. Debbie Beattie says

    The ability to Balance your digital life with a Digital Wellbeing Dashboard that helps you understand your daily digital interactions.

  196. MaryG says

    I like the long lasting battery and that I can set up parental controls easily since my kids tend to be always watching videos on my phone!

  241. Vee Sluys says

    I like that it has easy to use parental controls and the well being tracker. We are looking to get our oldest daughter a phone because she does a fair bit of babysitting and most places don’t have home phones anymore!

  246. Betty S says

    Screeb size and the Wellbeing Dashboard, to set timers, silence notifications, and set up parental controls easily

  256. Krista M says

    I like how as a parent I can easily set up parental controls with the Alcatel 1b. And as an introductory phone for my child, the price point is super great for (realistically) if my child loses or breaks it I don’t have to be as worried as the higher priced phones.