Sprint to Offer a Range of Family Safety Services on Android Smartphones

Published on: 19th Jun 2012

­USA based mobile network, Sprint has launched a collection of mobile family safety and device security bundles that provide families tools to help keep their smartphones - and their families -- safe and secure.

Sprint Guardian is available on many Sprint Android-powered devices through Sprint Zone.

Sprint Guardian features leading mobile applications from Safely, a division of Location Labs, and Lookout. The family safety bundle from Safely enables families to protect their phone-carrying children through location checks and limits on texting while driving or at school. The device security bundle from Lookout helps customers protect their mobile devices from loss and malware.

"With Sprint Guardian, Sprint is giving families and individuals tools and information to better manage their wireless experience," said Fared Adib, vice president-Product Development, Sprint. "For example, parents can set parameters for when and where their children can text; a Sprint phone can be programmed to stop calls and text messages while driving; and lost phones may be found more easily."

Inside Sprint Guardian: Safely and Lookout

The family safety tools from Safely bring together three applications to help parents keep their kids safe and focused on what matters whether they are at home, at school or on-the-go. Sprint Mobile Controls, Sprint Drive First and Sprint Family Locator are available as a Family Safety bundle for $9.99 per month for up to five lines on the same account.

Lookout Family enables Sprint customers to manage their phone security by protecting against identity theft and fraud, find a family member's missing device when it is lost or stolen, and back up their precious data. Lookout Family bundle is $4.99 per month, or $49.99 per year, for up to five lines on the same account.

 

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