A home phone for kids in New Zealand
Ring Ring Club is a screen-free home phone for kids. Your child calls the people you approve, and the phone stays at home. A small New Zealand pilot starts in late 2026, and we are taking names from families who want to hear more.
What Ring Ring Club is
A real phone on the kitchen bench that only makes calls. Families in the United States and Canada use it so their kids can ring grandparents and friends without a smartphone.
You approve every contact
Parents choose who the phone can call and who can call it, from the parent app. A number that is not on your list does not get through.
No screen and no apps
The handset makes and takes voice calls. There is no browser, camera, games or messaging on it.
It stays at home
It sits on a bench or a desk and runs on your home internet, so it is not in a pocket at dinner or under the covers at night.
Quiet hours
Set the hours the phone can ring, so it is silent during homework and after bedtime.
How the New Zealand pilot will work
We are starting small, with a limited number of New Zealand families, so we can get the service right before we open it to everyone. Joining the list does not guarantee a place in the pilot. We will ask pilot families for feedback as we go.
The plan for the pilot is that families use a compatible phone or adapter bought from a New Zealand shop, and we set it up over the internet. We will tell you which models work before you buy anything.
New Zealand prices, plans and the details of 111 calling will be published on our New Zealand site before any family signs up.
Not in Australia yet
Ring Ring Club is not available in Australia today, and we have no date to share. If you are an Australian parent, add your name to the same list and tell us where you live. It helps us decide where to go next, and we will write to you if that changes.
If you are looking for a Tin Can alternative
Parents often find us while comparing kids’ home phones. Our Tin Can comparison and three-way comparison are written for the United States, with US prices. Read them for how the phones differ, not for what either costs in New Zealand or Australia.
If you are still deciding what kind of first phone suits your child, our first phone guide compares five options, from a home phone to a smartphone.
New Zealand and Australia questions
When does Ring Ring Club start in New Zealand?
A small pilot with a limited number of families starts in late 2026. We plan to open to more families after the pilot and do not have a date for that yet.
Can my family join the pilot?
Add your name to the New Zealand list. Places are limited, so we cannot promise one to every family who signs up.
What will it cost in New Zealand?
New Zealand prices have not been published yet. They will be in New Zealand dollars and will be on our New Zealand site before sign-up opens.
Is Ring Ring Club available in Australia?
Not yet, and there is no date. Australian parents can join the same list so we know where the interest is.
Can the phone call 111?
We will publish how 111 calling works on Ring Ring Club in New Zealand before any family goes live. A phone that runs on your home internet needs power and broadband to work, so keep a mobile at home for emergencies.
What do I need at home?
Home broadband and a power point. The phone connects to your router by cable or Wi-Fi, depending on the model.