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Concerned About Your Kids' Online Activities? Meet T-Mobile FamilyMode™, the Digital Ally Parents Need
Parenting in the digital age is a huge challenge, but finally…there's
real help on the way. Today, the Un-carrier unveiled T-Mobile (News - Alert) FamilyMode
- a comprehensive digital solution that gives parents control over their
kids' online activities and screen time… on their phones and across the
connected devices in their homes. Available June 29, T-Mobile FamilyMode
is an app and device combo -- the app gives you control over your kids'
phones and T-Mobile FamilyMode Home Base connects to your home's Wi-Fi,
giving you the control you need over your other connected screens.
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While the carriers' solutions only cover the devices connected to their
networks, T-Mobile FamilyMode lets you manage, monitor, filter and set
time limits for your kids' phones, tablets, gaming consoles, laptops,
smart TVs and the other Wi-Fi-connected devices in your home… and it's
just $20 out of pocket for the device and $10/mo for the T-Mobile
FamilyMode app!
"Today's parents face issues that simply didn't exist 50 years ago - are
their kids safe online? What sites are they visiting? Are they spending
too much time on social media? What the hell is Fortnite? These are
questions that parents of my generation didn't have to answer," said
John Legere, CEO at T-Mobile. "The typical U.S. household has five
connected devices - so why do the carriers' solutions only give you
control over phones and tablets? The Duopoly's parental controls are
like a blanket that doesn't cover your feet. T-Mobile FamilyMode is true
digital peace of mind in your pocket."
American kids get their first phone at 10.31 years old, and
parents estimate that their kids spend an average of 192
hours per week across their connected devices. But with each new screen
comes additional concerns for parents -- 68% feel a lack of control over
their kids' online habits and 71% worry about kids' screen time3.
With T-Mobile FamilyMode, you can:
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Set daily internet limits on apps or platforms - Only give your
child online access between 7pm and 8pm on school nights, for example.
Or set a half hour screen time for Netflix to watch on your teen's TV.
You can even set bedtimes for each kid - now they've only got online
access until a certain time of night.
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Choose which platforms, sites and apps to allow on phones and
tablets - Younger kids not ready for social media? Turn off their
access with one tap. Or pick and choose sites and apps to restrict -
one kid's ready for YouTube (News - Alert) but another's not? Control is in your
hands.
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Instantly pause and resume mobile internet access - Asked the
kids to do the dishes twice already, but the sink's still full? Pause
their devices easily! Last of the plates squarely put away in the
cupboard? Resume!
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Filter out inappropriate content - Use customizable filters to
allow or deny online access to certain sites and phone or tablet apps
for each of your kids, like educational apps or Minecraft for the
younger kids…Twitch and Steam for the older ones.
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Reward your kids with bonus screen time - Kiddo snagged an A on
their essay and didn't complain about meatloaf night? Go ahead, give
'em a little more time on their gaming console for Fortnite with a
quick tap.
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See where your kids spend their time online - See which apps
and sites your kids use and even their internet search history.
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Know where your kids are -- With real-time location
information, you've got peace of mind because you can check in on
where your kids are as long as they have their phone…anytime, from
virtually anywhere.
T-Mobile FamilyMode - The Comprehensive Solution
The carriers' so-called parental controls aren't even in the same arena
as T-Mobile FamilyMode. The Duopoly's family controls won't allow you to
set time limits for specific apps, sites and platforms. None of the
carriers' solutions give you the level of detail T-Mobile does about
your kids' web, app and platform usage. None tell you how much time your
kids spend online per app and category - like social media or gaming.
And of course, none cover your kids' Xbox, smart TVs, computers and
other Wi-Fi devices. Only T-Mobile FamilyMode has you covered.
Get the T-Mobile FamilyMode App
Beginning June 29, sign up for T-Mobile FamilyMode in T-Mobile retail
stores, online
or by calling 1-800-T-MOBILE. Then, just download the T-Mobile
FamilyMode app from the app store on your Android (News - Alert) or iOS smartphone or
tablet! The T-Mobile FamilyMode app is just $10/month for all T-Mobile
customers on a qualifying T-Mobile ONE or Simple Choice plan, and for
business customers with 12 lines or less.
The T-Mobile FamilyMode app is compatible with iPhones running iOS 9.3.4
or later or Android devices running 5 or later and can be managed in or
out of the home, whether you're on a Wi-Fi or cellular network.
Add the T-Mobile FamilyMode Home Base
And adding the Home Base device is simple - pick one up at any T-Mobile
store or call 1-800-T-MOBILE (existing customers can dial 611 from their
T-Mobile phone). Home Base is yours at a promotional rate of just $20 -
a savings of $80 off the suggested retail price for a limited time!
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Connectivity
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Battery Type
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Wi-Fi: B/G/N
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Samsung (News - Alert) / Lithium Ion / 2600mAh / 6.36 Wh
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Size / Weight
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Battery Standby Time
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3.25 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches / 221g
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2.5 hours (when unplugged)
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Device Connections
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Box Contents:
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Manage an unlimited number of devices connected to your home
network, including game systems, PCs, tablets and more
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Quick Start Guide, Wall Adapter, USB Cable, Ethernet Cable, Home
Base
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T-Mobile FamilyMode is developed by the Un-carrier together with Circle
Media Labs, Inc., a company creating technology that helps families find
balance in today's digital landscape.
For more on T-Mobile FamilyMode, visit https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/t-mobile-family-mode.
Limited time offer, subject to change. Qualifying T-Mobile plan, App
install on all devices, & iOS/Android device req'd. Filters may not
block all content you consider objectionable & may not filter secured
(HTTPS) traffic. Not
compatible with DIGITS. Home Base: Compatible
WI-FI router req'd. Coverage may not be available some
areas. Location information provided is approximate & may
not always be available. Monitored device must be turned on & have
location services enabled. Use FamilyMode as intended; App terms apply.
See Privacy Policy & Terms and Conditions (including
arbitration provision) at T-Mobile.com for additional information. Family
Allowances: Blocking may not work over Wi-Fi; may impact ability to
use certain services including 911 calls.
About T-Mobile US, Inc.
As America's Un-carrier, T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) is redefining
the way consumers and businesses buy wireless services through leading
product and service innovation. Our advanced nationwide 4G LTE (News - Alert) network
delivers outstanding wireless experiences to 74.0 million customers who
are unwilling to compromise on quality and value. Based in Bellevue,
Washington, T-Mobile US provides services through its subsidiaries and
operates its flagship brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. For more
information, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
1 Influence
Central. Kids & Tech: The Evolution of Today's Digital Natives.
1 Gallup.
Time to Play. A Study on Children's Free Time: How It Is Spent,
Prioritized and Valued.
1 Nielsen.
Mobile Kids: The Parent, The Child And The Smartphone.
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