How to Regulate Minutes for Kids on an AT&T Wireless

AT&T Wireless offers a plan for wireless customers that enables parents to set limits on children's cell phone usage. This plan, Smart Limits for Wireless, can make it less likely that children will incur overage charges for text messages and phone calls. It also helps limit children's access to inappropriate content online. Like any filtering program, the Smart Limits plan is not foolproof and can be circumvented. However, it provides a useful tool for parents who want to limit their children's cell phone use.

Instructions

1. Go to wireless.att.com (see Resources) and set up an online account by entering your phone number and creating your profile information.

2. Check your phone for text messages. The AT&T website will send you a text message with a temporary password. Log in to your account and change your password to a permanent one.

3. Add Smart Limits for Wireless Parental Controls as a feature to your plan. You can do this in a store, over the phone, or online through the "Manage Features" section of your online account. This will add a small monthly charge to your wireless bill.

4. Set up the limits you want for your child's phone. You can limit text messages, time of day when the phone can be used, dollar amount of downloaded purchases, and content. You can also block or allow specific numbers.

5. Save your changes and log out of your account. The changes are effective immediately.

References

• ATT.com
• ATT: Registration