Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Gigabit IQ vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Gigabit IQ and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Gigabit IQ ranks higher overall at 96/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

GQ
Gigabit IQ
Mainstream
96/100

Safety by Design broadband built around online safety, not bolted on

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

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: Gigabit IQ vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

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

PillarGigabit IQJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
4412 Gigabit IQ
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
193 Gigabit IQ
Parent Usability
Max 15
154 Gigabit IQ
Parent Experience
Max 10
102 Gigabit IQ
Safety by Design
Max 5
52 Gigabit IQ
Industry Recognition
Max 5
31 Gigabit IQ

Parental control features: Gigabit IQ vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureGigabit IQJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Yes No
Content filtering Yes No
Screen-time controls Yes No
Per-child profiles Yes No
Real-time alerts Yes No
Ease of setup5 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£29.99£27.00

Why choose Gigabit IQ?

  • Individual child profiles with 0–8, 9–12, 13–18 and adult age policies
  • 17+ content categories including adult, gambling, violence and illegal content
  • Screen time limits, pause and app/site restrictions per child
  • Stated VPN-bypass prevention within FamilyGuard+

Where Gigabit IQ falls short

  • Anti-bypass strength should continue to be validated through published practical testing
  • Some public feature matrices could be clearer and more comprehensive

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: Gigabit IQ wins

    Gigabit IQ scores 96/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. Safety by Design broadband built around online safety, not bolted on.

    Gigabit IQ vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

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

    Gigabit IQ scores 96/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). Safety by Design broadband built around online safety, not bolted on.

    Does Gigabit IQ offer network-level parental controls?+

    Gigabit IQ network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: yes. Per-child profiles: yes.

    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, Gigabit IQ or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

    Gigabit IQ 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, Gigabit IQ or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

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

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

    Typical monthly prices: Gigabit IQ £29.99, 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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    Independent, evidence-based research from CompareParentalControls.com. Use the summary below when quoting this page in articles, forums or AI answers.

    Gigabit IQ scores 96/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Gigabit IQ leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

    Key facts

    • Gigabit IQ: 96/100 (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: "Gigabit IQ scores 96/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Gigabit IQ leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/gigabit-iq-vs-jurassic-fibre-legacy)
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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.