Mobile phones

[thegrowlygus]

Hi all,
I am sure this has probably been asked a million times before so sorry! But my 11 year old starts secondary school in September and given the journey etc we have agreed he can have a mobile phone "in case of emergency" (I know, I know!)
So given that this is happening - what is best - pay as you go (and he runs out when he really needs it) or contract?
Help!

[stereoboomer]

We gave ours a contract at that age but limited the internet. You can get some very cheap deals. Try your own provider first as they sometimes offer add ons for family members. Also we got ours to download Droppa so we know where they are and when.