As ParentShield’s controls include many ways of blocking activity, we have included a ‘check what settings allow’ button in the settings tab of your portal. Check what settings allow If at any time you feel unsure whether a setting you have made is blocking certain… Read More »Checking SIM Behaviour
ParentShield is the first mobile network to provide “Network Watch” alerts to parents Help! A major point of stress and worry for parents is an inability to contact their child, even if they are carrying a phone. They may call and try a location service… Read More »Using Network Watch
ParentShield is the only Mobile Network that alerts parents instantly should concerning words of phrases be used in text messages – sent, or received. Setting up word alerts is something that is unique to each user, as dialogue varies considerably. Apart from the obvious words… Read More »Monitoring your Childs text messages with word alerts
If not managed correctly, children can use a LOT of data in a very short period, and no amount of data will ever be enough. ParentShield will never allow overspending, but here are some tips to make sure there is always data available for when… Read More »Managing mobile data and how to set up a personal hot spot
Double check the phone settings! Here are a few helpful hints and tips to make sure that you’re getting the most from our service. Make sure that Roaming is switched ON wherever mentioned Network selection is set to automatic ( or your preferred network chosen… Read More »Parental controls for smartphones
Are you looking for a SIM card for a child, but particularly like the 3 Network? There are many reasons to love Three in your child’s mobile phone so we make it available as our first-choice network. Many people love Three 3 Network ( Also… Read More »Child’s SIM on the UK’s Three Network
Parents are now alerted instantly as soon as their child’s phone reconnects to a network after being powered off or out of signal Mobile Phones are a lifeline for children as they start becoming more independent. The pre-mobile advice to carry change for a phone-box… Read More »The first network to provide “Network Watch” alerts to parents
It’s very common for a child’s first phone to be one handed down from a parent or other relative. It’s green, cost effective, and easy. Children especially love knowing they’re getting a phone that’s fit for an adult and not some ‘my first phone’ that… Read More »Handing Down a Mobile Phone to a child
When you receive your ParentShield SIM card, you will find, to the left of the SIM, the New ParentShield phone number, and your temporary setup Password. You can change the password either before, or after completing the setup process. But we highly recommend that you… Read More »Setup Help
What is the difference? Most people have grown up with mobile networks. We tend to see them as identical in capabilities, features and performance. Few people could ever list a substantial number of differences ( if any! ) between the “big name” mobile networks. Recent… Read More »Comparing an Adult Mobile Network against a Special Children’s Mobile Network
