Help manage your family’s growing connectivity needs from toddler to tweens and beyond.

Your family’s connections

Learn about choosing first devices, entertainment and learning options plus how to connect your family home.

First device

Getting your child their first device can be exciting and overwhelming all at the same time. Here are our top picks to help you decide what’s right for your child.

Samsung Galaxy A04s

Samsung Galaxy A04s

Prepaid Outright Phone
Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen)

Apple iPhone SE (3rd Gen)

Phone on a plan (pay over time)
Apple iPhone 11

Apple iPhone 11

Phone on a plan (pay over time)
Ipad 9th Gen

iPad 9 th Gen

Google Next Mini

Google Nest Mini

Match your child's first device with the perfect accessory, from cases to headphones, check out our range of accessories.

Family connectivity tips

From mobile to home internet and tips on parenting in the digital age, find out how to keep your family connected.

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Why choose Optus

We put you in control
With great home and mobile options, 24/7 support and My Optus app, we give you the freedom to choose how and when you connect.
We adapt to your needs
A network with a range of helpful tools like Optus Pause to help you take a digital breather by pausing eligible mobile and internet connections.
We give you more
With great value 5G phones 
from $1/mth device payments
when you add an Optus plan, plus add-ons like Optus SubHub, to stay entertained for less.