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Community Fibre vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Community Fibre and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Community Fibre ranks higher overall at 49/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

CF
Community Fibre
Altnet
49/100

Practical device controls on WiFi 5/6, simpler filter on WiFi 7

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

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: Community Fibre vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

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

PillarCommunity FibreJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
2512 Community Fibre
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
73 Community Fibre
Parent Usability
Max 15
84 Community Fibre
Parent Experience
Max 10
42 Community Fibre
Safety by Design
Max 5
32 Community Fibre
Industry Recognition
Max 5
21 Community Fibre

Parental control features: Community Fibre vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureCommunity FibreJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Yes No
Content filtering Partial No
Screen-time controls Partial No
Per-child profiles No No
Real-time alerts No No
Ease of setup3 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£20.00£27.00

Why choose Community Fibre?

  • Per-device pause and schedules on Linksys
  • Instant-Safety filter on WiFi 7 routers

Where Community Fibre falls short

  • Two different products across the base — inconsistent experience
  • No child profiles, age presets, usage reports or VPN blocking
  • Website blocking limited to ten sites per device on Linksys

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: Community Fibre wins

    Community Fibre scores 49/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. Practical device controls on WiFi 5/6, simpler filter on WiFi 7.

    Community Fibre vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

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

    Community Fibre scores 49/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). Practical device controls on WiFi 5/6, simpler filter on WiFi 7.

    Does Community Fibre offer network-level parental controls?+

    Community Fibre 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, Community Fibre or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

    Community Fibre scores 3/5 for ease of setup; Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 1/5. Community Fibre is the simpler setup for most parents.

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

    Community Fibre 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, Community Fibre or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

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

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

    Typical monthly prices: Community Fibre £20.00, 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.

    Community Fibre scores 49/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Community Fibre leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

    Key facts

    • Community Fibre: 49/100 (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: "Community Fibre scores 49/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Community Fibre leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/community-fibre-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy)
    APA
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). Community Fibre vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/community-fibre-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy
    MLA
    "Community Fibre vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/community-fibre-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy. Accessed 4 September 2026.
    Harvard
    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial (2026) 'Community Fibre vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared', CompareParentalControls.com. Available at: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/community-fibre-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.