PolicyBlog

Here in the Northeast, the end of the school year and the start of summer are just a few weeks away.  In many parts of the country, school is already out, and that means more leisure time, more time away from home, and more opportunities for our kids to use their wireless phones

During the summer, a wireless phones can be great for kids –for safety and to stay in touch.  Parents can use some simple tools to stay on top of their kids’ wireless phone use, ensuring that a change in schedule doesn’t cause an unwelcome change on monthly bills.

Verizon Wireless introduced Usage Controls in 2008, and they can be a great investment.   For a few dollars a months, the service allows the primary account holder on a family-share plan to:

-          set limits on the number of text messages that can be sent in a billing period or set time

-          restrict when voice calls can be made.

-          add trusted numbers to a “safe” list, so they can’t be blocked from your child’s phone.

It’s simple to use, and available at myverizon.com. 

We also have free Content Filters that will let you control what video and music can be downloaded to our wireless phones.   

There’s lots more information about Usage Controls at www.verizonwireless.com/usagecontrols.    And, there’s information at www.verizon.com/parentalcontrols about tools for the entire Verizon family of services.

Release here.