Which family scenario fits you?
Every household is different. Pick the scenario closest to yours and we'll adapt the questions and recommendations — from Wi-Fi filtering to safer SIMs.
Young family (under 10)
Primary-age children, shared devices, first phones on the horizon.
For under-10s, prioritise network-level Wi-Fi filtering and hold off on open mobile data. A safer SIM is the natural step when a first phone appears.
Teen household (14+)
Own phones, own devices, higher autonomy, bypass risk.
For teens, mobile-data protection is the priority — Wi-Fi filtering alone leaves a huge gap the moment they leave the house.
Mixed ages
Under-10s and teens sharing devices, Wi-Fi and household rules.
Mixed ages need all three layers, but stagger the rollout: Wi-Fi profiles first, mobile data for older children, safer SIM for the youngest phone user.
Foster / kinship / care setting
Safeguarding requirements, auditable controls, contact restrictions.
Care settings should treat a safer SIM as the priority layer — it's the only one that gives control over contact, not just content. Network-level Wi-Fi filtering underpins the household.
Mobile-first household
Mostly mobile data, patchy Wi-Fi, or no fixed broadband.
When mobile data is the primary connection, skip the Wi-Fi layer and invest in device-level filtering and a safer SIM.
Neurodiverse or additional needs
Predictable routines, calmer content, contact safeguards.
Predictability matters. Use whole-home Wi-Fi filtering to keep content consistent, and a contact-restricted SIM to reduce social overwhelm.