Empowering Parents with Tools for a Secure Online Environment
Abu Dhabi, 4th December 2024 – e& UAE, a leading telecom provider, has launched its innovative Kids SIM Card and Parental Control Service, designed to ensure children’s safety while fostering a positive online experience. This announcement comes during the ongoing WeProtect Global Summit 2024, which focuses on combating online child exploitation, hosted by the Ministry of Interior in Abu Dhabi.
The Kids SIM Card is crafted to keep children connected, safe, and learning. Available in two flexible plans, the card is designed to cater to the evolving digital needs of young users. The SIM offers local minutes, 24/7 data access, free educational content data, and a customizable call feature that allows parents to designate approved numbers. It is available through e& UAE’s digital channels and can be seamlessly activated via the e& UAE app.
Accompanying the Kids SIM Card is the newly introduced Parental Control Service, a comprehensive solution aimed at helping parents monitor and regulate their children’s digital activities. This service includes features such as content filtering to block inappropriate websites and apps, screen time management to set daily device usage limits, and social media monitoring to track activities on popular platforms.
Parents can access detailed reports on their child’s online activity, including browsing history and app usage. With built-in cybersecurity protection, the service ensures that children’s devices remain secure from malware and other digital threats.
Khaled Elkhouly, Chief Consumer Officer at e& UAE, commented: “The launch of the Kids SIM Card and Parental Control Service is a vital step in empowering parents to manage their children’s digital lives. In today’s increasingly connected world, providing the right tools to ensure safe browsing is essential. Our aim is to offer a secure and enjoyable online experience for children while giving parents peace of mind with a suite of simple yet powerful features.”
The Parental Control Service is available free of charge with the Kids SIM Card. Customers can also opt to subscribe to the service separately for AED 30 per month, with a one-month free trial to explore its full range of benefits.
The Kids SIM Card is available in two affordable monthly plans, priced at AED 49 and AED 99, both of which include free access to the Parental Control Service. The SIM card can be conveniently purchased and managed through the e& UAE app.
