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By Cathy Habas

May 05, 2026

1 min read

A popular kids smartwatch and kids phone will cost more per month starting in May 2026.

Last week, Gabb emailed existing customers about upcoming price changes. The price increases were set to hit accounts "beginning on or after May 1, 2026."

Here's what's changing:

Gabb smartwatches: Extra $0.50 per line per month
Gabb phones: Extra $1.80 to $2.00 per line per month

These new prices may also slightly increase the sales taxes you owe on your final bill, if applicable.

Gabb says the price increase will appear on your invoice as part of the Network Management Recovery Fee, which "helps cover the ongoing costs of maintaining, improving, and securing the network and services that power your Gabb device."

Because this is a line-item fee, Gabb's advertised monthly rates haven't changed.

Written by

Cathy Habas

With over 12 years of experience as a content writer, Cathy has a knack for untangling complex information. Her natural curiosity and ability to empathize help Cathy offer insightful, friendly advice. She believes in empowering readers who may not feel confident about a purchase, project, or topic. Cathy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Indiana University Southeast and began her professional writing career immediately after graduation. She has focused on family safety, home guides, and health content since 2021 and earned a gerontology certificate to learn more about the medical side of senior safety. Over the years, Cathy has contributed to sites like SELF.com, SingleCare, My Health Teams, Safety.com, Reviews.com, Hunker, Popular Living, and Thumbtack.