Head-to-head · Updated July 2026

Vodafone vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): parental controls compared

An independent side-by-side of Vodafone and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) parental controls, scored against our six-pillar Online Safety Score (v1.1). Vodafone ranks higher overall at 82/100 vs 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy).

Vf
Vodafone
Mainstream
82/100

Best mainstream family controls in this comparison

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

Legacy service — customers migrating to Cuckoo

Full Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) review

Safety Score breakdown: Vodafone vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

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

PillarVodafoneJurassic Fibre (Legacy)Winner
Protection Capability
Max 45
4012 Vodafone
Bypass Resistance
Max 20
163 Vodafone
Parent Usability
Max 15
144 Vodafone
Parent Experience
Max 10
62 Vodafone
Safety by Design
Max 5
32 Vodafone
Industry Recognition
Max 5
31 Vodafone

Parental control features: Vodafone vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)

FeatureVodafoneJurassic 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 setup4 / 51 / 5
Typical monthly price£26.50£27.00

Why choose Vodafone?

  • Child profiles managed through the Secure Net app
  • Age-appropriate content filters and bedtime/pause
  • Security and parental controls in one provider-operated app
  • Protects up to 128 connected home devices

Where Vodafone falls short

  • Does not govern offline apps or games without internet
  • Multiple router generations remain in service; newer Ultra Hub 7 not available to every customer
  • Comprehensive VPN, encrypted-DNS or hotspot blocking not publicly established

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: Vodafone wins

    Vodafone scores 82/100 against Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) at 24/100 across our six pillars. Best mainstream family controls in this comparison.

    Vodafone vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy): frequently asked questions

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

    Vodafone scores 82/100 on our v1.1 Online Safety Score compared with 24/100 for Jurassic Fibre (Legacy). Best mainstream family controls in this comparison.

    Does Vodafone offer network-level parental controls?+

    Vodafone 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, Vodafone or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

    Vodafone 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, Vodafone or Jurassic Fibre (Legacy)?+

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

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

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

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

    Typical monthly prices: Vodafone £26.50, 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.

    Vodafone scores 82/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Vodafone leads overall, based on independent evidence across Protection, Bypass Resistance, Usability, Experience, Design and Recognition.

    Key facts

    • Vodafone: 82/100 (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: "Vodafone scores 82/100 and Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) scores 24/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Vodafone 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-vodafone)
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    CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). Vodafone vs Jurassic Fibre (Legacy) — Parental Controls Compared. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/broadband/vs/jurassic-fibre-legacy-vs-vodafone
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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.