Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Sky vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Sky and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Sky ranks higher overall at 68/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

Sk
Sky
Mainstream
68/100

A two-layer service: strong free filtering plus profiles on WiFi Max

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

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: Sky vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

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

PillarSkyJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
3212 Sky
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
133 Sky
Parent Usability
Max 15
114 Sky
Parent Experience
Max 10
72 Sky
Safety by Design
Max 5
32 Sky
Industry Recognition
Max 5
21 Sky

Parental control features: Sky vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureSkyJurassic Fibre (Legacy)
Network-level protection Yes No
Content filtering Yes No
Screen-time controls Partial No
Per-child profiles No No
Real-time alerts No No
Ease of setup4 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£31.00£27.00

Why choose Sky?

  • Broadband Shield free whole-home filtering
  • Sky WiFi Max adds child profiles, schedules and device pause

Where Sky falls short

  • Broadband Shield alone remains household-wide with limited child reporting
  • Comprehensive VPN, encrypted-DNS or hotspot blocking not established
  • Broadband Hub, WiFi Max Hub and Gigafast Hub give different experiences

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: Sky wins

    Sky scores 68/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. A two-layer service: strong free filtering plus profiles on WiFi Max.

    Sky vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

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

    Sky scores 68/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). A two-layer service: strong free filtering plus profiles on WiFi Max.

    Does Sky offer network-level parental controls?+

    Sky network-level protection: yes. Content filtering: yes. 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, Sky or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

    Sky 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, Sky or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

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

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

    Typical monthly prices: Sky £31.00, 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.

    Sky scores 68/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Sky leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

    Key facts

    • Sky: 68/100 (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: "Sky scores 68/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Sky leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition." (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/jurassic-fibre-legacy-vs-sky)
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    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). Sky vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/jurassic-fibre-legacy-vs-sky
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    "Sky vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/jurassic-fibre-legacy-vs-sky. 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.