There’s a common misconception that if a phone isn’t a smartphone, it can’t access the internet. The fact is, your basic non-smartphone likely comes equipped with a built-in, unfiltered internet browser and the capability to connect to Wi-Fi. Surprisingly, some basic phones, including flip phones, not only allow internet browsing but also feature built-in apps like YouTube, Whatsapp, and Facebook.

Navigating these internet apps on a basic phone may be a bit cumbersome, but it’s definitely doable. Albeit a bit more challenging to reach and less enticing than on a high-speed, side-swiping, touch-screen smartphone, the internet’s full array of distractions and uncensored content is accessible on the device. While the limited accessibility might deter some users, a determined individual, especially a curious child with a healthy dose of innocence or mischief, can easily overcome this obstacle.

TAG Baltimore offers a solution to install an internet block on many basic phones, though not all of them. Before bringing a basic phone to TAG, ensure the exact model number matches one on our basic phone list. Visit tagbaltimore.org/devices for the latest list of basic phones capable of being blocked, along with additional lists and information