Firefly 'flyPhone' mobile phone, 2011-2013

Made:
2011-2013 in China
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Firefly 'flyPhone' mobile phone designed for use by children
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Firefly 'flyPhone' mobile phone designed for use by children
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Firefly 'flyPhone' mobile phone designed for use by children
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

2014-137/1: Firefly 'flyPhone' mobile phone designed for use by
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Firefly 'flyPhone' mobile phone designed for use by children
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Firefly 'flyPhone' mobile phone designed for use by children, manufactured by Firefly, China, 2011-2013. With charging cable and original packaging

The Firefly 'FlyPhone' is aimed at children aged between 5 and 12 years old. It is designed to allow children to contact a limited number of people, which the risk of running up huge phone bills, or accessing age inappropriate content. The FlyPhone was the second phone released by Firefly, and included media features not available on the first model. It can be used to play music and games, as well as having text message facilities. It also includes parental controls to avoid excessive usage.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
2014-137
Materials:
plastic (unidentified), metal (unknown) and electronic components
Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 50 mm x 30 mm,
type:
mobile telephone
credit:
Museum Purchase

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Firefly 'FlyPhone' mobile telephone, 2011-2013

Firefly 'FlyPhone' mobile telephone, 2011-2013

Firefly 'flyPhone' mobile phone designed for use by children, manufactured by Firefly, China, 2011-2013


The Firefly 'FlyPhone' is aimed at children aged between 5 and 12 years old. It is designed to allow children to contact a limited number of people, which the risk of running up huge phone bills, or accessing age inappropriate content. The FlyPhone was the second phone released by Firefly, and included media features not available on the first model. It can be used to play music and games, as well as having text message facilities. It also includes parental controls to avoid excessive usage.

Measurements:
overall: 100 mm x 50 mm x 30 mm, 75.8 g
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) , metal (unknown) and electronic components
Object Number:
2014-137/1
type:
mobile telephone