KIDZONET, an Abu Dhabi-based child online protection company, and Ocean-Tel, the UK telecommunications group behind the EasySim platform, have announced a strategic partnership to embed child online protection directly into mobile connectivity. The solution, described as the UK's first eSIM-native child safety system, is designed to be device-agnostic and difficult to bypass, with protection activated during onboarding and requiring no apps or configurations.
The announcement comes as the UK continues to strengthen its digital safety framework following the implementation of the Online Safety Act and the conclusion of a government consultation on additional child protection measures. The solution aligns with standards promoted by the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) and the NSPCC.
By integrating KIDZONET's carrier-grade filtering into Ocean-Tel's UK eSIM infrastructure, child online safety becomes a built-in feature of connectivity rather than an optional add-on. Protection remains active regardless of the browser, application, or device being used. The multi-layered protection model blocks harmful content without monitoring private communications, balancing safety with privacy.
The Safe Connectivity service will be offered across Ocean-Tel's UK portfolio, including EasySim, serving families, educational institutions, and organizations seeking a safer digital environment for younger users.
Nidal Taha, CEO of KIDZONET, said: "The UK is one of the world's most important digital safety markets, and this partnership marks an important milestone in our mission to make child online protection simple, scalable and universal. Together with Ocean-Tel, we are demonstrating that connectivity itself can become part of the solution."
Ziya Zaga, CEO of Ocean-Tel, said: "We built Ocean-Tel on the belief that connectivity is a responsibility, not a commodity. Through our EasySim platform and together with KIDZONET, we are delivering the UK's first eSIM-native child online protection solution embedded directly into the network itself. This represents British innovation working alongside innovation from Abu Dhabi to create a safer digital future for families."
Eddie Strain, COO of Ocean-Tel, added: "Parents should not have to become technology experts to keep their children safe online. By placing protection inside the network, we are delivering something the market has needed for a long time – safety that simply works."
The service is currently in the final stages of UK beta testing with selected users and technology reviewers. Early feedback has highlighted the simplicity of one-click eSIM activation and the absence of device-side installation as key advantages over traditional parental control solutions. This partnership marks KIDZONET's first deployment in the UK and advances its mission of making child online protection the default for connectivity providers worldwide.
