1. { Parental Controls What the different services do to give you control.

2.  The Smart Limit allows parents to set limits for number of texts and instant messages  The amount and types of web usage being used is also limited  Phone usage and time can be set, blocked calling is also an option  Another features include 411 blocking, however this does not block when Wi-Fi is active.  DriveMode App to block text and driving  Locate family with Family Map  http://www.att.net/smartcontrols-SmartLimitsForWireless http://www.att.net/smartcontrols-SmartLimitsForWireless AT&T

3.  Block or allow texts, data usage and picture and video sharing  See who your child is talking or texting with – and when  Block or allow apps and digital media downloads  Restrict Web access to sites inappropriate for children  Restrict or allow users to manage their own wireless settings  Family Locator allows you to track members in your plan through GPS  Drive Lock screen  http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/services_solutions/index.jsp http://shop.sprint.com/mysprint/services_solutions/index.jsp Sprint

4.  T-Mobile still has all of the basic features in parental controls  They have web page blocking to ensure safe surfing  The Family-Friendly service provided blocks for long distance calling  A free service is mobile backup  FamilyWhere Locate  http://family.t-mobile.com/safety-and-security http://family.t-mobile.com/safety-and-security T-Mobile

5.  Verizon extensive parental controls including complete control of how that phone operates  Standard controls include message and call blocking  Time Restrictions  Filter Content by age  Block Apps and what Apps can do  Receive Arrival and Departure Updates  Chaperone is a program that also allows the parent to track your child. You can receive texts when a phone goes out of a predetermined range  https://wbillpay.verizonwireless.com/vzw/nos/safeguards/safe guardLandingPage.action https://wbillpay.verizonwireless.com/vzw/nos/safeguards/safe guardLandingPage.action https://wbillpay.verizonwireless.com/vzw/nos/safeguards/safe guardLandingPage.actionVerizon

6.  All of these carriers have the same basic functions. Blocking calls, message limiting, and data restrictions.  Some may be more sophisticated than others, but remember to tell your kids that having a phone is privilege and should be used with responsibility and maturity.  http://www.theonlinemom.com/secondary.asp?id=635 http://www.theonlinemom.com/secondary.asp?id=635 Controls Conclusion