Are you looking for an O2 only SIM card for a child but with ParentShield controls? ParentShield’s All-Network SIM Tariffs will do this. You will have access to O2 coverage, plus all the unique features and benefits that only come with ParentShield. With the added… Read More »O2 SIM Only for Kids

Learn the key differences between ParentShield SIM plans and choose the right mobile network and tariff for your needs.

For the technically curious, this page explains how roaming works on ParentShield Roam Stage SIMs, and why we now provide all UK networks with unsteered roaming as standard. This isn’t something most mainstream mobile networks talk about – or even offer – so we’ve kept this… Read More »Unsteered vs Steered Roaming

ParentShield has switched from the old app to a more modern ‘PWA’ – Progressive Web App that will be far easier and nicer to use. It will also provide real-time push alerts about calls and texts. Here is our QuickStart guide with the steps you… Read More »ParentShield App Quickstart guide

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

For a Child’s SIM, In our experience, Vodafone marginally edges Three and EE for its rural coverage. The Network’s urban coverage is strong and there are many ParentShield Customers who prefer the Vodafone coverage with their Child’s SIM card. The company has a very strong… Read More »Vodafone Children’s SIM

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!

ParentShield is a very special kind of mobile network so a few of the processes that people may be familiar with from a traditional “Adults Network” may be a little different. Inbound Number Ports In the vast majority of cases, a ParentShield phone number will… Read More »Porting Process

Choosing the right smartphone plan for your child isn’t just about price or data – it’s about mobile safety, control, and peace of mind. As mobile phones become part of children’s everyday lives, parents need more than just a SIM card. In this post, we’ll explain what makes… Read More »Smartphone Plans for Kids: What Every Parent Needs to Know in 2026