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Introducing The Rebel Phone for Kids: Built for Connection, Not Compulsion

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Technology should enrich our lives, not take them over. That’s exactly why we developed the Rebel Phone.

The Rebel Phone is a purpose-built smartphone created by the screen-addiction specialists at Rebel Therapies to keep families connected without the lure of social media or hidden browsers. It offers a calmer, safer way to introduce technology into homes and schools, blending essential communication tools with built-in protection from compulsive platforms.

Why We Built Our Child-Friendly Phone

Over the past decade, we have worked with parents, carers and schools facing the fallout of excessive screen use. They told us about constant conflict, bedtime battles, distracted classrooms, and children whose moods and confidence were being shaped by their phones.

Families wanted a device that allowed essential communication but removed the endless scroll of TikTok, Instagram and other apps. The Rebel Phone was designed as a direct answer, a device that restores balance, trust and peace at home.

What parents asked for:

  • A phone with calls, texts, maps and photos but no social media
  • Boundaries that could not be argued away or bypassed
  • Simple, reliable controls that support routines

How we responded:

  • Removed all browsers and hidden in-app access
  • Created update-proof, OS-level restrictions that prevent workarounds or app reinstalls
  • Built in clear parental and school controls for ultimate protection
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How The Rebel Phone Helps Families

By removing addictive features, the Rebel Phone helps restore balance at home. Parents report calmer evenings, improved sleep routines, and children more engaged in real life. The Rebel Phone also resulted in:

  • Fewer daily arguments about screen time
  • Bedtime and study routines that stick
  • Children still enjoy music, photos, maps and messaging without the risks

Will this phone really make a difference?

The Rebel Phone isn’t just a good idea, it’s supported by robust research and policy guidance:

Ofcom: 4.1% of the UK population already show signs of social media addiction; average use exceeds 24 hours per week
Clinical studies: Addictive patterns of use (not just screen time) are linked with higher risks of depression, anxiety and suicidal ideation
School guidance: The UK Department for Education advises banning or limiting phones during lessons to cut disruption

The Rebel Phone was designed with these findings in mind: safe, essential tools without compulsive features.

How The Rebel Phone Gives Back to Schools

At Rebel Therapies, we believe real change happens when families, schools and communities work together. 

When signing up with Rebel Telecom, families can choose from one of our collaborating schools to give a portion of their monthly payment back to.

That contribution helps fund digital wellbeing talks, awareness workshops, staff training sessions and parent masterclasses. It means your child’s phone plan does more than provide safe communication; it actively supports prevention, education and healthier digital cultures within schools.

If you are a school looking for digital well-being support or interested in collaboration, get in touch today. 

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Who Is Behind The Rebel Phone?

The Rebel Phone was created by Rebel Therapies, founded by Munur Shah after experiencing screen addiction in his own family. Today, we work with parents, schools, councils and businesses across the UK.

Our team includes accredited executive coaches, Master NLP practitioners, psychotherapeutic practitioners and EFT therapists. All child-facing staff are safeguarding-checked with enhanced DBS certificates.

Alongside developing safer technology, we deliver accredited support through:

Together, our expertise, courses and tools like the Rebel Phone help families and communities build healthier digital habits.

"Great phone with great service I am loving my sons phone plan and the system in place for him to have as afe device with a good service."
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Phone Details

The Rebel Phone blends premium hardware with uncompromising safety:

– Built on Google Pixel 9a with 128 GB storage

– KidOS operating system with curated app store

– Features include geofencing, time limits, app approvals and attempt alerts

– Flexible plans for families and schools, plus early-bird launch offers

The Rebel Phone is more than technology. It is a tool for restoring calm in the home, building trust between parents and children, and helping young people grow free from compulsive digital habits. Families and schools across the country are already making the change.

SIM Only Plans for Parents

We also offer SIM only plans for parents who want reliable coverage with a values-led provider.

Many of the families we support tell us they want to model healthier digital habits at home. Choosing a Rebel Telecom SIM for yourself keeps everything under one trusted umbrella while reinforcing the message that phones are tools for connection, not compulsion.

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Learn More About Kids’ Phones

Expert Advice for Safer, Smarter Choices

Choosing a phone for your child is a big decision. Our blogs and guides are here to help you understand what matters, from screen time and safety to the features that truly support healthy digital habits.

Get practical tips, expert insights, and real-world advice from the team behind Rebel Therapies.

Rebel Phone FAQs

Yes. The Rebel Phone keeps all the essentials for safety and independence, including calls, texts, maps, photos and music.

No. The system is designed to block all social media platforms by default, giving parents long-term confidence that addictive apps cannot be installed.

Yes, but only from our carefully curated app store. Useful apps such as music, education tools, maps, and secure messaging are available, but social media, browsers and gaming apps designed to be addictive are excluded. Parents and carers also have full control over which apps are approved.

Many families report the opposite. Without constant pressure from social feeds, children feel calmer and more present. They can still connect with friends through messaging, while avoiding the unhealthy comparisons and compulsive scrolling that often drive anxiety.

The Rebel Phone is designed to be simple and intuitive. Parents can adjust controls, approve apps, set screen-time schedules and create geofences within minutes.

We recommend it for children and young people aged 8–16, but it can also support older teens and even adults who want a healthier, safer smartphone experience.

Yes. Built on Google Pixel 9a hardware, it benefits from regular security updates while running our custom KidOS system, which closes loopholes and blocks in-app browsers.

Petra Salva OBE

Petra Salva began her career in youth and community work after graduating with a BA Hons in Community and Youth Studies in Lancaster. Since then, she has accumulated 30 years’ experience working with young people and adults. Petra is best known for her work and contribution working in the third sector in the UK and abroad, specifically leading and designing projects within homeless charities and influencing the Government, local authorities, and the London Mayor’s Office around national and local rough sleeping strategies. She also has significant experience in leadership roles and managing large-scale change.

She has been at the forefront of developing services that directly support some of the most destitute people in our society, and in 2019 she was awarded an OBE for her years of contribution and impact in this field.

Petra is passionate about helping people and organisations to grow and develop their skills and aspirations. She is a qualified coach and mentor with many years of experience in delivering training and working one-to-one or in groups. Petra is an Accredited Executive Coach, Accredited NLP Practitioner, and is also a Master NLP accreditation.

Martin Watson

Martin is an experienced accredited psychodynamic psychotherapist with many years of working with and helping adults. Martin believes in creating a safe space and a trusting relationship can help us think and explore together the reasons you might be looking for help and counselling. He has worked with many ranges of anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss. He has a gentle, sensitive approach and would welcome meeting you to see if he can help you too.

Martin is a fully qualified psychodynamic psychotherapist accredited with the BPC (British Psychoanalytic Council). He offers individual therapy to adults and young people. He is also a registered member of the BACP (MBACP).

He has been offering individual therapy and counselling for many years in both private practise and within organisations. He is currently working with the Counselling Foundation and has previously worked at Mind in Barnet for many years. Martin also worked as part of the Grief Encounter adult bereavement counselling team.

Richard Bell

Richard brings a unique blend of professional insight and lived experience to his work as an addiction coach. With a background in tech entrepreneurship and personal recovery, Richard has an intimate understanding of the behavioural traps and dopamine cycles that underpin digital and screen-based addictions.

As an NLP Practitioner, his work is future-focused and results-driven, helping clients rewrite their inner narratives and reclaim a life of purpose and connection. Richard works one-to-one with individuals, particularly supporting young adults and professionals navigating addiction, anxiety, and life transitions.

If you’re ready to break free from screen addiction and take back control of your time, emotions, and energy, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.

 

Shabazz Nelson

Shabazz has spent over 20 years supporting clients through transformative behavioural change. As a qualified psychotherapeutic practitioner and Accredited NLP Practitioner, he brings a depth of insight into the emotional, cognitive, and behavioural patterns that drive digital dependency.

With an empathetic yet strategic style, Shabazz supports both adults and young people to overcome anxiety, addiction, self-esteem issues, and emotional trauma. His coaching is grounded in psychotherapy principles, making him an exceptional guide for clients who need both depth and direction.

Shabazz is deeply committed to using his expertise to help others achieve personal resilience and growth.

Melanie Shah

Melanie is a deeply intuitive and accomplished therapist who combines Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), NLP, hypnotherapy and life coaching to address the unconscious roots of anxiety, trauma, and behavioural patterns. Her approach is both scientific and soulful, blending ancient healing with modern psychology.

With degrees in both Psychology and Finance, and an Accredited Certified EFT Practitioner through EFTi, Melanie also holds diplomas in Hypnotherapy, NLP and Life Coaching from the Optimal Health Clinic in London. Melanie is also a member of the Association of Hypnotherapy and is in the process of completing her Enhanced DBS.

Her sessions, described by clients as “gentle but powerful,” focus on unlocking stuck emotions and building deep emotional resilience. Melanie’s work is a cornerstone of our one-to-one therapeutic services at Rebel Therapies.

Munur Shah

After facing the emotional impact of screen addiction within his own family, Munur embarked on a deeply personal and professional mission to understand and combat the forces driving digital overuse. This journey led to the founding of Rebel Therapies in 2017.

Munur is an executive coach who has received his master NLP practitioner accreditation, a rigorous year-long training programme equipping him with training in advanced language patterns, behavioural modelling, and integration techniques. He is also a member of both the Association for Coaching and the Academy of Coaching and Training. His coaching and mentoring style is known for its depth, clarity, and powerful results.

Munur’s lived experience, combined with years of intensive study, empowers him to develop breakthrough strategies for families struggling with screen dependency. He is the author of Screen Addict: Parenting Success Stories That Will Change Your Life, a powerful guide for those seeking to restore balance and connection in a digitally distracted world. Widely recognised across Harrow, North London and Hertfordshire, Munur has delivered impactful talks to schools, borough councils, including Barnet Council, and prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford and Christ Church College.