Who would have thought twenty years ago that technology would be where it is today? Cameras on doorbells, refrigerators that let you know when you’re out of milk, watching movies and programs on phones, watches that track your heart rate and allow you to answer calls, and so much more. For many of us, our children and grandchildren know more about technology than we do, especially when it comes to the Internet.

Although technology and the Internet have many benefits, such as a means of connecting with friends and family anywhere in the world, the ability to work from home and more, there are also some drawbacks – one of the most prominent being children seeing or reading things online that parents and grandparents do not want them to see. 

NHTC understands the importance of keeping children protected while online. That’s why we added parental controls to our service offerings. So, what are some of the benefits of NHTC Enhanced Wi-Fi parental controls? 

1. Control the content children have access to with filters. Content filters allow you to block specific content such as violence, nudity, gambling, etc. App filters allow you to block specific apps such as Facebook, SnapChat, etc. Website filters allow you to block specific websites such as Google.com, Amazon.com, etc.
2. Control when children can access the Internet. With NHTC Enhanced Wi-Fi parental controls, you can schedule offline time by setting time limits. You can choose days and times that are off limits, and your children will not be able to access the Internet during those times.
3. Create personalized profiles. Create a profile for each child or family member and link devices to each profile. You will be able to see what websites each profile is visiting; view profile usage to see daily, weekly, and monthly usage; you will also receive notifications about the profile (for example, you will receive a notification if a profile tries to access an app that has been blocked).

While Internet access is beneficial to helping children learn, access information, and stay connected, it also presents its share of problems.

If you are ready to let NHTC help you take control of what your children see and do online, then call NHTC to sign up for Enhanced Wi-Fi with parental controls today!

NHTC is a progressive communications company located in Northern Alabama. Founded in 1951, NHTC has been serving local communities for seventy years. NHTC is 100% fiber-to-the-premise and offers high-speed Broadband Internet with symmetrical speeds up to 1 Gbps! Visit their website or call to learn more. 256-723-4211