Minors’ use of phones and apps
If you as a parent want to sign a subscription for a minor child or youth, the operators offer different options. Consider the need and purpose of the subscription before signing a contract. Remember that when you sign a contract for a mobile subscription for another user, minor or otherwise, it is still you who, according to the subscription terms, is responsible for paying costs for calls, SMS, data traffic, and various purchases.
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When you sign up for a mobile subscription for a minor, you are always responsible for the payment of usage, whether it concerns calls, SMS, data traffic, or purchases in apps and games. To avoid unexpected costs, you can use blocking services and parental controls, both via the user account, the operator, and settings in the mobile phone or apps. There are special subscriptions and smartwatches adapted for children, and it is important to consider the child’s needs before making your choice.
Consider that a mobile subscription allows for in-app purchases
Depending on the level of responsibility you believe the child can handle, there are different blocking services you can use to prevent unforeseen costs. Make sure that the blocks you want to add are activated, as this does not always happen automatically.
The operator may offer additional security measures and optional services suitable for children’s subscriptions. Please check this with the operator and see what they recommend for any measures.
There may be options to limit how the child can use their mobile phone and subscription through various features, such as settings in the child’s mobile phone and in your user account. Settings and restrictions can also be made in individual apps.