'Don't buy smartphones for under-11s' says top firm

PARENTS should not buy smartphones for children under the age of 11, one of Britain's largest network providers has warned in new guidance.

The EE advice recommends primary school children are not given smartphones with access to the internet and social media sites, but "limited capability devices" which only allow them to text and call 16 or When parents choose to give smartphones to children aged below, the company advises enabling parental control features and, if under 13, restricting access to social media.