Mauritius Telecom launches new parental control solution to strengthen child online safety
Date: 2026-05-11
By: Kanto Kai Okanta
Mauritius Telecom has
launched my.t protect Parental Control, a new digital safety solution designed
to enhance child online protection and support safer internet use for children
and families.
The solution, powered by
Norton Family technology, was officially launched on May 11 during an event
held at Telecom Tower and marks the second phase of Mauritius’ national Child
Online Protection programme.
The launch was led by Veemal Gungadin and attended by senior government and regulatory officials including Avinash Ramtohul, Commissioner of Police Rampersad Sooroojebally, Ombudsperson for Children Aneeta Ghoorah and ICT sector leaders.
According to Mauritius
Telecom, the new platform extends online protection to home Wi-Fi networks,
providing broader coverage of internet activity by minors regardless of how or
where they connect.
The company said the
initiative is aimed at helping parents manage and monitor children’s digital
experiences while promoting safer and more responsible internet usage within
households.
Gungadin said the solution
provides parents with stronger tools and greater peace of mind in supporting
children’s online safety.
Mauritius Telecom said the
initiative reflects its continued commitment to promoting secure and
responsible digital access for younger internet users as digital adoption
continues to expand across the country.
