Mobiles target ‘tween’ safety

PHONE companies in Ireland are falling over themselves to introduce anti-bullying packages for their “tween” customers.

3 was first out of the traps last Christmas introducing a Kidsafe package in the wider Dublin area — Kidsafe will go nationwide next month. Next up is 02 who is due to launch a free service, BlockIT, at the end of the month. Vodafone’s foray into the area is planned to coincide with the start of the school year in September.

The fourth player in the market, Meteor say they have set a budget and set of criteria for their planned anti-bullying service and are seeking tenders.