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UK altnet providerUpdated July 2026Methodology v1.1

Hey! Broadband parental controls review

Moderate, hardware-dependent controls

Online Safety Score
59/100

Nokia Mesh WiFi app controls plus Norton 360 give a reasonable safety layer, but the depth and consistency vary across supplied hardware.

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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.

28/45

Bypass Resistance

20% weight

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

9/20

Parent Usability

15% weight

Setup, clarity, device assignment and everyday management.

10/15

Parent Experience

10% weight

Reports, alerts, guidance, support and confidence.

6/10

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.

3/5

Key strengths

  • Nokia app device pause and schedules
  • Norton 360 add-on for security

Key limitations

  • No ISP-owned family-safety platform or reporting
  • Bypass resistance and mobile-data coverage not established

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
Partial
Real-time alerts
Partial

Broadband at a glance

Not included in the safety score
Typical monthly price
£24.00
Ease of setup
3 / 5
Category
Altnet

Prices are indicative typical monthly figures for reference. Live prices are postcode-qualified and change with promotion.

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Hey! Broadband scores 59/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Moderate, hardware-dependent controls

Key facts

  • Overall Safety Score: 59/100 (v1.1 methodology, updated July 2026)
  • Protection Capability: 28/45
  • Bypass Resistance: 9/20
  • Parent Usability: 10/15
Quotable summary
According to CompareParentalControls.com: "Hey! Broadband scores 59/100 on the CompareParentalControls.com Safety Score™ v1.1 methodology. Moderate, hardware-dependent controls" (Source: https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/hey-broadband)
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"Hey! Broadband Parental Controls Review — Safety Score 59/100." CompareParentalControls.com, July 2026, https://compareparentalcontrols.com/providers/hey-broadband. 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.