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We need a better phone for our mental health. Learn more about The Better Phone Project and join our discussion "Attention and finding balance"

Working together towards a phone that provides better balance

Join us in a conversation – be part of creating new solutions.

We are working to create a new phone and a possible range of other solutions to tackle the impact of smartphone use on the wellbeing of children and young people around the world.

Our goal is to create a suite of new and innovative solutions that help people have the choice they need to find balance with their phones.

Now we are collaborating with a global community to create credible alternatives for smartphones that meet peoples’ needs – giving real choice and control back to parents, their children or younger people to feel better.

Press release

The time is now

We live in a connected world where smartphone use is part of the everyday. Our goal is to find solutions which help people achieve the balanced relationship with tech they want for themselves and their loved ones.

The Better Phone Project is happening right now, with the outcomes due to launch in less than a year. We recognise the urgency to be able to give people the ability to make informed decisions as they navigate the complexities of the tech landscape and how it fits into their lives.

How it works

We are collaborating with parents, younger people, experts and relevant institutions to hold a series of virtual forums to co-create innovative new solutions that give you the choice you want to meet your digital wellbeing needs.

Get involved today

We recognise the urgency to be able to give people the ability to make informed decisions as they navigate the complexities of the tech landscape and how it fits into their lives.

Join this global community to be a part of the solution to create a better phone together.

Contact information

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Please fill in the following information to sign up to participate in the Better Phone Project. By signing up you will receive info about upcoming Better Phone Project virtual events, and also receive access to recordings of past events.

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Thank you for joining this global community and welcome to The Better Phone Project.

To finish up please be sure to check your inbox to confirm your email. Once you’ve confirmed your email you’ll receive email updates from us for The Better Phone Project and be good to go!

We will be in touch with updates on how you can get involved in sharing your views through surveys and at upcoming virtual events.

In the meantime, you can watch the recordings from our previous sessions:

You can also read out latest blog on the project’s vision here.

We’re excited you’ve joined us. Together we can help people feel better by creating the choice they need to find balance with their phones.

Fast facts

We’re excited to hear from you and get your input on this important topic. Below are the fast facts of how you can get involved and participate in the project.

What is The Better Phone Project?

The Better Phone Project is a global collaboration project that is open to all.

The aim is to work together to help people feel better by creating the choice they need to find balance with their phones.

Together HMD seeks to co-create a phone and other new solutions which will serve as credible alternatives for smartphones to give parents, children and younger people more choice and control over their screen time and social media use.

You can help create real solutions by signing up to join a series of virtual forums to hear from a panel of experts, get advice on the topic and share your ideas on how we can create change and new solutions together.

Where do the sessions take place?

Virtual forums will take place online. As well as contributing within the forums, you will have the opportunity to take part in online surveys.

Sign up today to receive updates and more details about the events.

When is this happening?

The Better Phone Project is happening right now, with the outcomes due to launch in less than a year.

The virtual forums will take place between September – November 2024.

Why should I get involved?

Get your voice heard and be a part of the solution.

By joining a global community to collaborate we can co-create a better phone that gives you choice and control together.