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.
When parents choose to give smartphones to children aged 16 or below, the company advises enabling parental control features and, if under 13, restricting access to social media.
EE said these steps aim to “safeguard children in the digital world”.
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