We have improved the behaviour of ParentShield with regard to machine-to-person text messages. This adds a feature requested by ParentShield Users. Applications such as WhatsApp, SnapChat, TikTok and the likes include secure encryption; so only the intended recipient (and the app vendor) can read messages… Read More »Machine-to-Person Text Messages

From time to time our support team are asked “How do I control my Child’s phone from mine?”  Which, given that ParentShield is a fully monitored and controlled service, the majority of the controls that allow a parent to control their Child’s phone from their… Read More »How to Control a Child’s Phone from a Parents Phone FAQ

As ParentShield is a mobile network only for the use of children, “how do I block the internet on my Childs phone?” is one of the most frequently asked questions that our live chat team cover, so we have put together a short guide to… Read More »Blocking the internet on a Child’s phone

ParentShield, the only mobile network designed for children, has been added to the important Safer Schools Online Safety review of Parental Control applications. Safer Schools is a partnership between the safeguarding specialists INEQE and Zurich Municipal. The Safeguarding Schools App contains up-to-date information and resources for schools… Read More »ParentShield in Safer Schools Review of Parental Control Apps

Snapchat is a very popular application allowing pictures and messages, usually only visible for a short window until they are removed from their recipients. The ParentShield customer support team are frequently asked “how do I monitor my child’s Snapchat?” so we have compiled some information… Read More »Monitoring Snapchat

As TikTok is an application that allows the streaming and uploading of video content and direct messaging, it has a minimum age restriction of 13, but recommended as 15+ in the UK.   The ParentShield team has complied some information to help our parents with… Read More »Blocking TikTok on your Child’s phone

The Summer holidays are a time for adventures, excitement and ice creams, but as the end comes into sight, getting everything ready for Back-to-School can be a real scramble.  Don’t forget to check their phone before the big day to make sure everything is in… Read More »Get your Child’s Phone ready for Back to School

For the technically-curious we thought we’d add this blog entry to provide some explanation of the five Network Choice options that you are provided at Checkout. Being something that’s not offered by any mainstream network we have a little bit of a task explaining it… Read More »Unsteered vs Steered Roaming

The icons for the ParentShield Website have been refreshed for 2022 and went live 26th July 2022 The new icons link to the various sections of the ParentShield Website explaining the features of ParentShield, the best mobile network for children. The new icons are part… Read More »New Icons

Before giving them their first Samsung mobile phone ( which will most likely be your old Samsung phone ) there are a few things to check beforehand to make sure everything is set up correctly for them. Even if it’s a brand spanking new phone,… Read More »Setting up your Child’s Samsung phone