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Parental Controls

Parental Controls. What the different services do to give you control. The Smart Limit allows parents to set limits for number of texts and instant messages The amount and types of web usage being used is also limited

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Parental Controls

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  1. Parental Controls What the different services do to give you control.

  2. The Smart Limit allows parents to set limits for number of texts and instant messages • The amount and types of web usage being used is also limited • Phone usage and time can be set, blocked calling is also an option • Another features include 411 blocking, however this does not block when Wi-Fi is active. • DriveMode App to block text and driving • Locate family with Family Map • http://www.att.net/smartcontrols-SmartLimitsForWireless AT&T

  3. Block or allow texts, data usage and picture and video sharing • See who your child is talking or texting with – and when • Block or allow apps and digital media downloads • Restrict Web access to sites inappropriate for children • Restrict or allow users to manage their own wireless settings • Family Locator allows you to track members in your plan through GPS • Drive Lock screen • http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/services_solutions/index.jsp Sprint

  4. T-Mobile still has all of the basic features in parental controls • They have web page blocking to ensure safe surfing • The Family-Friendly service provided blocks for long distance calling • A free service is mobile backup • FamilyWhereLocate • http://family.t-mobile.com/safety-and-security T-Mobile

  5. Verizon extensive parental controls including complete control of how that phone operates • Standard controls include message and call blocking • Time Restrictions • Filter Content by age • Block Apps and what Apps can do • Receive Arrival and Departure Updates • Chaperone is a program that also allows the parent to track your child. You can receive texts when a phone goes out of a predetermined range • https://wbillpay.verizonwireless.com/vzw/nos/safeguards/safeguardLandingPage.action Verizon

  6. All of these carriers have the same basic functions. Blocking calls, message limiting, and data restrictions. • Some may be more sophisticated than others, but remember to tell your kids that having a phone is privilege and should be used with responsibility and maturity. • http://www.theonlinemom.com/secondary.asp?id=635 Controls Conclusion

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