How to Set Up Cell Phone Tracking for a Child's Cell Phone
Consult your wireless service provider regarding cell phone tracking plans., Clarify whether your child's cell phone is compatible to use with the service.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Consult your wireless service provider regarding cell phone tracking plans.
Major wireless service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint offer "Family Locator" packages that allow you to locate and track all the cell phones on your plan.
If you use AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your wireless carrier, click on either the "AT&T," "Sprint," or "Verizon" website links listed in the Sources section of this article to view the rates, fees, and services for Family Locator plans. -
Step 2: Clarify whether your child's cell phone is compatible to use with the service.
In order for your child's cell phone to be tracked, it may need a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) feature.
Ask your wireless service provider if your child's cell phone can be tracked through the tracking plan, or consult with the cell phone manual to determine if the phone has GPS capabilities.
Detailed Guide
Major wireless service providers such as AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint offer "Family Locator" packages that allow you to locate and track all the cell phones on your plan.
If you use AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon as your wireless carrier, click on either the "AT&T," "Sprint," or "Verizon" website links listed in the Sources section of this article to view the rates, fees, and services for Family Locator plans.
In order for your child's cell phone to be tracked, it may need a built-in Global Positioning System (GPS) feature.
Ask your wireless service provider if your child's cell phone can be tracked through the tracking plan, or consult with the cell phone manual to determine if the phone has GPS capabilities.
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