Resources for keeping kids safe online
Set expectations on phone usage and talk to your child about online safety
Getting a mobile phone can be a fun, positive experience. Mobile phones connect us with our family and friends. But it is important to talk with your children about the rules and expectations of using their mobile phones to keep them safe.
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Enable parental controls for smartphones
Parental controls are available on Android and Apple devices and help keep kids safe online. You can block inappropriate content, manage screen time, control app purchases and downloads, and track their location. For parental controls on Android devices, check out Google Family Link. For Apple devices, check out Family Sharing.
Enable parental controls for home Internet and Bell TV
The Bell Wi-Fi app allows you to manage your home Wi-Fi network, including parental controls. You can also manage screen time and content restrictions with Microsoft Family Safety (for Windows computers) or Apple Family Sharing (for Apple devices and computers). With Fibe TV, it’s easy to protect your children from content you consider inappropriate. Parental controls allow you to password-protect programming based on different genres.
Manage your children’s data usage
Data usage can accumulate quickly depending on the type of activities or mobile apps that are being used. Find tips and tools to manage data usage.
Apple Watch for your kids
Call, text or check your kid's location with the Apple Watch. Apple Watch for your kids is a software feature that lets you use your iPhone to set up an Apple Watch (GPS + Cellular) for a child or family member. Manage settings for their Apple Watch, set approved contacts and see their location using the Find My app.
Suspicious call detection included in all mobile plans
At Bell, your security is our priority. That’s why we’re constantly exploring and investing in innovative solutions to reduce the risk of suspicious calls. Since 2020, billions of fraudulent calls have been successfully blocked. Now, with our new suspicious call detection feature, customers can enjoy more peace of mind when answering unknown phone calls.
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