Parental Controls
AT&T now offers two different choices that provide parents the ability to set limits on their children's wireless usage. Depending on the level of controls needed, AT&T has a solution to meet parents' needs.
AT&T Smart Limits for Wireless™
$4.99/month per line
Benefits
Provide your children with the freedom and security of wireless service while setting sensible boundaries for its use with this new feature-rich, online service from AT&T that allows you to set limits / controls on your child’s cell phone use.
- Customize limits and restrictions for each child
- Set specific monthly usage limits on texting, Web browsing, and mobile purchases
- Manage how and when your child uses his or her wireless phone
- Restrict access to content inappropriate for children
- And much more…
Learn more about Smart Limits for Wireless
Included at no additional charge with wireless service from AT&T.*
Benefits
If you are interested in basic controls for your child’s cell phone use, check out our MEdia Net Parental Controls service that continues to be available at no additional charge with wireless service from AT&T.
- Limit the types of content your child can view
- Restrict the purchase of premium content or subscriptions.
Learn more about MEdia Net Parental Controls
Compare them at a glance
Both services provide a range of capabilities. At a glance you can compare the features and benefits below.
| Service Features | AT&T Smart Limits for Wireless | MEdia™ Net Parental Controls |
|---|---|---|
| $4.99/month per line | Included with AT&T wireless service* | |
| Minute Limits | Not available at this time | - |
| Text/IM Limits |  |
- |
| Download Limits | |
** |
| Browsing Limits | |
- |
| Allowed Numbers | |
- |
| Blocked Numbers | |
- |
| Time of Day Restrictions | *** |
- |
| Content Filters | |
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* A compatible handset is required and small fees may apply for brief data usage if MEdia Net Parental Controls are set directly from the handset.
** The MEdia Net Parental Controls Purchase Blocker is an on/off feature; whereas, the Download Limits in AT&T Smart Limits for Wireless is a customizable feature allowing parents to select an appropriate dollar amount for their child's monthly download purchases.
*** Times of day the phone can be used for messaging, browsing and outbound calling, but does not restrict inbound calling with the exception of calls from Blocked Numbers.
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