Phone Package to Boost Children’s Online Safety
Sure’s “Basic Sharer” plan gives parents exactly what they need: unlimited calls and texts without internet access. This £12.50 monthly plan helps families keep their kids safe online while staying connected.
Parents now have a real solution with this, and the UK online safety act. The plan strips away mobile data entirely whilst keeping essential communication intact [1]. Sure built this response to parent demands for internet-free connectivity options. The company provides simple guides for setting up parental controls on devices and home routers. This helps to improve safety online.
Smartphone Free Childhood Guernsey endorses the idea of waiting until age 14 for giving children phones. They view Sure’s strategy as the second-best choice [1].
The plan works exactly as parents need it to
Mike Fawkner-Corbett, who is the Acting Chief Commercial Officer at Sure, says this: “We are all living more digital lives. This has many benefits, but it also brings challenges, especially for young people online.”
Wi-Fi becomes the only gateway to digital services under this plan [4]. Children use the internet mainly at home and school. Parents keep an eye on what they do using Apple and Android tools.
The package pairs perfectly with basic handsets like the Nokia 110 [4].
Sure developed this after working with community groups focused on children’s digital wellbeing. Victoria Falla from Smartphone Free Childhood Guernsey supports this idea. She says, “In a world where data is very valuable, having a plan that focuses on easy connections is a smart choice.”
It shows a commitment to the wellbeing of Guernsey’s children” [4].
Fawkner-Corbett talks about empowerment. She says, “It is about giving families choices. We want to let them decide how their kids use the internet.”
Parental Controls Work Better with Wi-Fi-Only Access
Wi-Fi-only internet access allows for better control. Children use calls and texts anywhere, but get online safety only where parents can monitor—home and school networks [5]. This design puts every digital interaction under parental oversight.
Home routers deliver the first line of defence. Technicolour routers from Sure let parents schedule device access and block content by time slots [6]. These controls work across every connected device in the house.
Apple and Android systems add another protection layer. iPhone and iPad users can disable Safari and FaceTime, filter content, control privacy settings, and manage location sharing [7]. Google Family Link handles Android devices—parents approve app downloads, set screen time limits, track locations, filter content, and monitor all activity [8].
The combination works brilliantly. Data-free mobile service plus controlled Wi-Fi access means parents see everything their children do online [2]. No surprise internet usage, no hidden browsing—complete visibility where it matters.
Parents and experts back Sure’s approach
Victoria Falla from Smartphone Free Childhood Guernsey calls it “a refreshingly responsible move” [1]. The plan shows Sure’s commitment to children’s wellbeing rather than just profit margins.
The community response proves parents want these options. Mike Fawkner-Corbett says working with groups like Smartphone Free Childhood “highlighted how much our community cares about online safety” [1]. JT followed suit with their talk-and-text only “Doro phone” [9].
44% of parents worry about children’s screen time, and three-quarters support smartphone bans in schools [10]. The “parent pact” reached 20% of UK schools—nearly 35,000 children whose parents pledged to withhold smartphones until age 14 [11].
Deputy Paul Montague backs “a community led smartphone ban” for primary-aged children [9]. These aren’t isolated concerns anymore. This is mainstream parental thinking, and Sure recognised it first.
Sure’s plan delivers what parents actually want
This £12.50 solution works. The Basic Sharer plan removes the guesswork from children’s phone safety whilst keeping families connected through calls and texts.
Community backing proves its value. When advocacy groups like Smartphone Free Childhood Guernsey endorse a telecoms initiative, you know it addresses real concerns. The plan works well with current parental controls. This includes router limits, iPhone screen time, and Google Family Link.
If you want your child reachable but protected from internet risks, this is your answer. Sure has created the only mobile plan designed specifically for parents who refuse to choose between safety and communication. The monthly cost represents genuine value for families seeking this precise balance.
Other providers are watching. JT’s similar response shows the industry recognises parent demands for data-free options, also broadband safety. Sure simply got there first with the clearest solution.
The Basic Sharer plan stands as the practical choice for families wanting connection without compromise. If you can afford £12.50 monthly, you should get it.
