UK broadband providerUpdated July 2026Methodology v1.1

EE parental controls review

Strong modern router controls, with hub and app consistency caveats

Online Safety Score

74/100

Modern Smart Hub 7 controls in the EE app give device groups, schedules and WiFi pause. Experience is inconsistent across legacy hub generations.

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Transparent score breakdown

Every provider is assessed against the same six weighted categories. Router and installed-base consistency are reflected within Parent Experience and Safety by Design.

Protection Capability

45% weight

Filtering, profiles, schedules, pause, security, reports and controls.

33/45

Bypass Resistance

20% weight

Resistance to VPNs, alternative DNS, privacy relays, mobile data and hotspots.

13/20

Parent Usability

15% weight

Setup, clarity, device assignment and everyday management.

12/15

Parent Experience

10% weight

Reports, alerts, guidance, support and confidence.

9/10

Safety by Design

5% weight

How deeply online safety is embedded into and operated as part of the ISP service.

3/5

Industry Recognition

5% weight

Relevant recognised awards, certifications or independent recognition.

4/5

Key strengths

Device groups, schedules and WiFi pause in the EE app
Controls embedded in current routers and broadband plans

Key limitations

No comprehensive VPN, private DNS or hotspot bypass prevention documented
No detailed child activity reports or behavioural alerts
Legacy hub generations still in use across the base

Real parent test

Quick answers to the questions parents most often ask.

Network-level protection: Yes
Content filtering: Yes
Screen time controls: Partial
Per-child profiles: No / Not documented
Real-time alerts: Partial

Broadband at a glance

Not included in the safety score

Typical monthly price

£30.00

Ease of setup

4 / 5

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LS68/100

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EE scores 74/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Strong modern router controls, with hub and app consistency caveats

Key facts

Overall Safety Score: 74/100 (v1.1 methodology, updated July 2026)
Protection Capability: 33/45
Bypass Resistance: 13/20
Parent Usability: 12/15

Quotable summary

According to CompareParentalControls.com: "EE scores 74/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Strong modern router controls, with hub and app consistency caveats" (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/ee)

APA

CompareParentalControls.com Editorial. (2026). EE Parental Controls Review — Safety Score 74/100. CompareParentalControls.com. https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/ee

MLA

"EE Parental Controls Review — Safety Score 74/100." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/ee. Accessed 4 September 2026.

Harvard

CompareParentalControls.com Editorial (2026) 'EE Parental Controls Review — Safety Score 74/100', CompareParentalControls.com. Available at: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/ee (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.