One of the major concerns that we hear every day at ParentShield is the nasty shock of a surprise bill. All ‘normal’ Adult Mobile Phone networks allow expensive calls and SMS to premium rate numbers, and overseas numbers. Worse still, they will all allow ‘Phone-paid’… Read More »Block Premium rate Number and Shortcode

For a very first mobile phone, you might want to provide a child with a device that can only call Parents ( or some other restricted group of numbers ) What’s the best way to do this? ParentShield SIM-Only operates a Closed User Group mobile… Read More »Phone that only calls parents

For a children’s mobile phone contract, flexibility is right up there among the top features that you need. Children’s needs change rapidly ( and frequently ) and we know that what is needed today is often not what’s going to be needed tomorrow. Because all… Read More »Mobile Phone Contract Breaks

You’re probably here because you’ve been nagged for some time and are finally at the point where handing over their first mobile phone is firmly on the horizon…. but where do you start? A SIM only deal usually allows more flexibility and avoids being locked… Read More »SIM Only Deals for a Child

Every day at ParentShield we explain how ParentShield’s Mobile phone controls protect vulnerable users on their Mobile Phones. The topic of how to protect them at home while their mobile devices are connected to the WiFi often comes up!So we have put together a simple… Read More »The Perfect Home Network for Families

Child Protection Mobile Phone Network Shocking Mobile Phone Statistics Kids and teenagers today have to deal with new experiences and dangers that we didn’t have when we were younger. Growing up has changed. Modern parents need to know how to protect their children from the… Read More »Child Protection Mobile Phone Network

What is a “Number Neighbour?” and How do I get Number Neighbour Protection for my child’s mobile phone? This is a common question we are asked. A Number Neighbour is someone who shares an adjacent or close mobile number to yours. So if your phone… Read More »Number Neighbour Protection

This is written for anyone having difficulty with any aspect of our service. Having said that, many of the things that follow affect all Mobile networks – especially once you start roaming abroad. For anyone who is familiar with taking their mobile phone abroad, to… Read More »Preventing Child Mobile Phone problems

ParentShield works with ChildLine to provide access to this important resource provided by the NSPCC. Childline provides a suite of resources for Children via its Website and via a phone call to 0800 1111 In line with guidance to Mobile Networks like ParentShield, all these… Read More »Childline and ParentShield

You will know how it works. You visit a website and within seconds a little waving hand or a, it has to be said, ver familiar looking lady – who seems to work for everyone – pops up in the corner off the screen offering… Read More »I am not a bot!