EE in the UK is the first network provider to introduce clear age guidance for smartphones as well as launching better products and controls for children.
A quick summary of their guidance is below as well as links to some products that may help. So if you are in the UK, have a look at these products and see if they work for you, your child and your family.
EE’s Guidance
Under 11s. For this group we’re recommending non-smart devices, such as ‘feature phones’ – that’s phones that can make texts and calls but can’t access social media or inappropriate content. We’ve exclusively launched the new Dash+ phone from Verve Connect,which is perfect for this.
11-13 years. If you’re giving your child a smartphone at this age, it should have parental controls enabled, restricted access to social media, and a family-sharing app in place.
13-16 years. Our guidance is that smartphones are appropriate, but parental controls should still be used to manage and restrict children’s access to inappropriate sites, content, and platforms. From 13 years old children are allowed access to social media, but any profiles should be linked to a parent or guardian account.
Read the rest of their post here which details more products that may help restrict usage for your children.
