Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

BT vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of BT and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). BT ranks higher overall at 54/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

BT
BT
Mainstream
54/100

Useful free household filter with real functional gaps

Full BT review
JF
Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Altnet
24/100

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: BT vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

Higher awarded points win each pillar. Ties are shown with no badge.

PillarBTJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
2612 BT
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
63 BT
Parent Usability
Max 15
104 BT
Parent Experience
Max 10
52 BT
Safety by Design
Max 5
32 BT
Industry Recognition
Max 5
41 BT

Parental control features: BT vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureBTJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Yes No
Content filtering Partial No
Screen-time controls Yes No
Per-child profiles No No
Real-time alerts Partial No
Ease of setup4 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£32.99£27.00

Why choose BT?

  • Free Strict / Moderate / Light presets with custom categories
  • Homework Time and daily schedules
  • Well-established, easy to activate in My BT

Where BT falls short

  • One household policy — cannot configure individual devices or children
  • No child-specific reporting or attempted-access insight
  • Relies on BT DNS — VPNs, Apple Private Relay and custom DNS bypass filtering

Why choose Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?

    Where Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) falls short

    • Legacy service being wound down; refer to Cuckoo for current offering
    • No documented family-safety platform, reports or profiles

    Verdict: BT wins

    BT scores 54/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. Useful free household filter with real functional gaps.

    BT vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

    Which has better parental controls, BT or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    BT scores 54/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). Useful free household filter with real functional gaps.

    Does BT offer network-level parental controls?+

    BT network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: partial support. Per-child profiles: no.

    Does Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) offer network-level parental controls?+

    Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) network-level protection: no. Content filtering: no. Per-child profiles: no.

    Which is easier to set up, BT or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    BT scores 4/5 for ease of setup; Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 1/5. BT is the simpler setup for most parents.

    Which is better at resisting VPN and DNS bypass, BT or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    BT has stronger bypass resistance in our testing, scoring higher on the Bypass Resistance pillar (VPNs, alternative DNS, privacy relays, hotspots).

    Which is better for teenagers, BT or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    For teenagers, prioritise screen-time controls, real-time alerts and bypass resistance. BT: screen-time yes, alerts partial support. Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): screen-time no, alerts no. BT also has stronger bypass resistance.

    Which is better for younger children, BT or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    For younger children, whole-home network filtering matters most. BT: network yes, filtering partial support. Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): network no, filtering no. BT scores higher on the Protection Capability pillar overall.

    How much do BT and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) cost per month?+

    Typical monthly prices: BT £32.99, Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) £27.00. Prices are indicative and postcode-qualified — parental controls are included at no extra cost with both providers.

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    Cite this page

    Independent, evidence-based research from CompareParentalControls.com. Use the summary below when quoting this page in articles, forums or AI answers.

    BT scores 54/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. BT leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

    Key facts

    • BT: 54/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
    • Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): 24/100 (Safety Score™ v1.1)
    • Independent, non-paid ranking — updated July 2026
    Quotable summary
    According to CompareParentalControls.com: "BT scores 54/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. BT leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/bt-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy)
    APA
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). BT vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/bt-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy
    MLA
    "BT vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/bt-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy. Accessed 4 September 2026.
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    Updated July 2026. Methodology: Safety Score™ v1.1. CompareParentalControls.com is an independent UK publication and does not accept paid rankings.