Take advantage of broadband filtering deals as kids get hooked on Bebo
Parents whose children have access to the internet should take up any deals offering free security software.
New research from financial advice website uSwitch.com has found that kids are spending more time in front of the computer screen and it is urging parents to look at deals for free content filtering software.Figures from the site revealed that nearly one in three kids have a computer in their bedroom and two-thirds use it before they go to sleep, often accessing social networking sites such as Myspace and Bebo.
Despite 30 per cent of parents being concerned about what kind of images their youngsters might be accessing, 34 per cent have not taken advantage of the deals available for free child-proof protection software, the survey also showed.
The site believes that instead of considering other factors pertaining to broadband services, such as cheap bargains on high-speed access, parents should look at how they can prevent their offspring from viewing unsuitable content.
Jason Glynn, communications expert at uSwitch.com, said: "In an age where engaging content such as on-demand TV will only increase the amount of hours our children spend online, we urge parents to contact their internet providers to see what controls are available to them."
"Speed and price should take second place to safety - but with most broadband services including filtering software for free, there really is no excuse not to take action," he added
Consumers looking for a cheap bargain may like to know that Be Broadband is currently offering discount voucher codes, giving homeowners who receive high speed internet services from the company money off setting up a 'virtual hard-drive' online with Livedrive.
Both new and existing customers can still take up the cheap bargain, which allows Be Broadband users to get a 35 per cent discount on any of Livedrive's internet file storage facilities.
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