Parental Controls Center
Your Family, Your Call
Verizon helps you manage and create the digital experience that's just right for your family with tools like Family Locator, Usage Controls and Content Filters.
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Free Verizon Parental Controls Tools
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With free parental control software, you choose what online content is appropriate for each member of the family as well as manage time spent online. The Verizon Parental Control Service, which is offered free as part of Verizon Broadband Service, can also help you identify and block web sites you decide are inappropriate. Talk to your family about safe online practices and use our tools to create a safe, fun and secure online experience thats just right for you.


The Verizon Parental Controls Service allows you to:

  • Block web sites based on categories of your choosing.
  • Block or allow web sites based on its URL.
  • Block Internet access for individual or groups of programs.
  • Schedule when Internet access is available
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For more information on how to use Verizon Internet Security Suite - Parental Control, visit the Parental Control Tutorial.

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It's up to you to decide what content your children can access through their Verizon Wireless devices.

With Content Filters you can allow your children to access content through Mobile Web 2.0,
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text messaging campaigns, V CAST Music, and V CAST Video with confidence that the content will be age-appropriate. Only Verizon Wireless offers free age based content filters, which are easy to change as your child matures:
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C7+: Content recommended for ages 7 and older. Includes content similar to TV-G, G-rated movies and no explicit rated songs.
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T13+:Content recommended for ages 13 and older. Similar to TV-PG/TV-14, PG 13 rated movies and no explicit rated songs.
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YA17+:Content recommended for ages 17 and older. May include content similar to TV-MA, R-rated movies and no explicit rated songs.
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To learn more, please visit: Verizon Wireless Parental Controls.

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Verizon FiOS TV offers a wide variety of programming for audiences of all ages. Some households may wish to block unsuitable or objectionable content. FiOS TV Parental Controls make it
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easy to ensure that viewable programming is appropriate for all family members.
  • Manage what can and cannot be watched with a 4-digit PIN
  • Control content using TV and MPAA ratings for shows and movies
  • Control games using ESRB ratings
  • Block all programming on specific channels individually
  • Hide information for adult rated content in the TV listings and throughout the Interactive Media Guide (IMG)
  • Prevent all unauthorized On Demand, Pay Per View, Gaming, and subscription purchases on your account
  • Block promotional Video On Demand trailers
With just a few clicks of the remote, Verizon FiOS TV Parental Controls enable you to easily manage the content that comes into your home and make better decisions about what your children watch.
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To learn more, please visit: Verizon FiOS TV Parental Controls.
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Verizon Internet Security Suite
Your home computer stores some of your most valuable family information. The Verizon Internet Security Suite will keep your PC, personal information, and most importantly your family safe from known online threats 24/7, including viruses, spyware, and Internet attacks. It's available with one easy download and installation and with automated updates you'll always be shielded from the latest online threats.
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For more information on the Internet Security Sutie, visit the Verizon Internet Security Suite.
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