ParentShield SIM-only dealsParentShield runs on EE’s network — same coverage, usually for less. Roaming varies by plan.
ParentShield runs on EE’s network — same coverage, usually for less. Roaming varies by plan.
ParentShieldParentShieldParentShieldParentShieldCheapest ParentShield plan is £15.99/mo. ParentShield runs on EE's network — compare it against every other provider using the same masts.
The cheapest ParentShield SIM-only plan is £15.99/mo (2GB, monthly rolling). ParentShield sells 4 plans in total, and I check every price against ParentShield's own site daily.
ParentShield is an MVNO: it runs on EE's masts, so you get the same signal and coverage as EE, usually at a lower price.
ParentShield does not include EU roaming — it is charged separately. EU roaming works on Roam Stage plans but is pay-per-use (zone charges), not inclusive.
No — ParentShield is 4G only. Doesn't advertise 5G — a 4G service (its focus is parental controls, not speed).
ParentShield does not raise prices mid-contract. 30-day rolling plans only ("cancel any time"), so no mid-contract price rise applies — you can switch if prices change.
You can get the same underlying coverage from 1p Mobile, BT Mobile, CMLink, CTExcel and Ecotalk, although prices, speeds, roaming and customer support differ. See the networks on EE →
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