In 2025, our homes have become digital hubs. Children are online more than ever — for learning, for socialising, and for entertainment. But with that freedom comes vulnerability. The threats children face online have evolved dramatically, and they often surpass what many parents or schools are prepared for.
At Gigabit IQ, we’ve made it our mission to be the UK’s safest broadband provider. Our services — including FamilyGuard+, CyberGuard+, and Safer Internet solutions — are designed to work together to protect families from the ground up. This isn’t just about content filters. It’s about building an intelligent, managed internet experience.
🚨 The Digital Dangers We Can’t Ignore
Whether it’s the darker corners of social platforms or increasingly sophisticated scams, online risks are no longer fringe — they are mainstream. Let’s look at some of the latest threats families face:
- Roblox and YouTube have come under scrutiny due to inappropriate content slipping through moderation filters. Roblox recently announced updates to their Parental Controls, but the risks remain, particularly when children chat with strangers through in-game messaging.
- Snapchat‘s disappearing messages are being misused for grooming and sextortion, often without parental awareness.
- AI-generated deepfakes and voice cloning are now being used in phishing attacks — some targeted directly at children through voice assistants and gaming platforms.
- VPN apps, now easily downloadable by teens, allow them to bypass content restrictions — a growing concern for parents trying to set boundaries.
According to Ofcom’s Children and Parents: Media Use and Attitudes Report, over 80% of children aged 12-15 use social media, and more than 40% of parents admit they don’t feel confident about managing their child’s online safety.
🧱 A National Response: The UK’s Online Safety Act
The UK government’s Online Safety Act came into force to hold tech companies accountable. Platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram are now legally obligated to protect underage users — but that doesn’t mean parents should take a back seat. Ofcom’s approach to implementing the Online Safety Act – Ofcom
While the law creates a safety net, families still need tools and guidance to make the internet safer at home. That’s where ISP-level protection becomes critical.
🧠 Smart Education Over Scare Tactics
Gigabit IQ believes online safety is best achieved through education, not fear. We work with parents, teachers, and grandparents to empower, not panic.
Our Safer Internet Hub (gigabitiq.com/services/safer-internet) provides actionable tips, while our CyberGuard+ solution scans, blocks, and alerts families to threats like phishing links, malware downloads, and suspicious behaviour — all at the router level.
This means you don’t need to install software on every device. It just works — all the time.
👨👩👧👦 The Role of Families, Schools, and Grandparents
Online safety isn’t just a parent’s job. Grandparents often help with school pickups or after-school care, yet they’re rarely included in the digital safety conversation. Schools may deliver lessons on cyberbullying, but often lack the tools to support families at home.
That’s why Gigabit IQ partners with PTAs and school communities to raise awareness and deliver workshops across the UK. We’ve also created guides specifically for grandparents to help them feel confident talking to children about what they see online.
Explore our FamilyGuard+ Features to see how personalised child profiles, screen time settings, and social media filtering make it simple to stay informed.
🛡️ Why Gigabit IQ is the UK’s Safest Broadband Provider
Unlike most UK ISPs who outsource parental controls to third-party apps or offer basic DNS filtering, Gigabit IQ provides fully integrated safety services:
- FamilyGuard+: Advanced parental controls with real-time alerts and app/site blocking
- CyberGuard+: Award-winning cybersecurity for IoT devices, malware prevention, and network scanning
- Safer Internet: Education-first, community-driven approach with resources for schools and PTAs
- Ultimate Wi-Fi Blast Routers: Secure, managed Wi-Fi with full control via the Gigabit IQ app
Other ISPs focus on speed. We combine speed + safety + intelligence — creating peace of mind for parents.
✅ Steps You Can Take Today
- Talk with your child: Open dialogue is your first defence
- Set up router-level controls: Learn how here
- Switch to a safer ISP: Why Gigabit IQ is different
📣 Want to See It in Action?
👉 See How FamilyGuard+ Works – Instant demo and live walkthrough
