I think when my kids get to an age where a phone would be useful.. its going to be for text and calling only. No apps, no youtube garbage..no staring into a screen endlessly...
The "cool" friends might poke some fun when they are young.. but at least mine won't turn into a social media zombie.
Id honestly like to home school them, and focus on useful knowledge, keeping them out of the cesspool of terrible parenting in public schools. Not really room in the budget at this time though.