What is internet content filtering?

Internet content filtering is the process of controlling what content users can and cannot access over the internet.  This gives you the ability to block particular websites or entire categories of websites.  For example, you can block pornographic websites, or sites which promote violence and crime.  This is important for protecting your users, and also for protecting bystanders, such as children, from inadvertently viewing inappropriate materials.

Why do I need internet content filtering?

Many public places and even private workplaces now have policies banning inappropriate internet content.  Every internet cafe operator needs to be aware of these policies, and provide an appropriate level of internet content filtering at each of their locations.  Many internet cafe installations are in public places, with high foot-traffic including children, the elderly, and people with a variety of religious and personal beliefs.  What might be acceptable to one customer using your internet service may be deemed completely inappropriate by another.  Therefore it is important you have an internet content filtering system in place to respond to these demands, and to respond to any complaints should they occur.

How does it work?

We use special domain name servers to filter all requests for website addresses.  You simply log into a website to set what types of content you want blocked at each of your locations.

Every request for a website from any internet browser is handled by these domain name servers.  If the content request is blocked, then the user will instead be redirected to a page informing them that the material is deemed inappropriate for viewing at your location.  Users can also request content to be unblocked, and you can then choose to allow or decline their request.

What content can I block?

There are over 30 categories of content you can block, including pornography, adult themes, nudity, illicit drugs, hatred, crime, violence, hacking & malware, and heaps more.  Here is the complete list of categories:

As well as blocking content by type or category, you can also block or allow content by specific website address, so you have the flexibility of allowing some websites through even if they are in a category that is blocked.

Is it easy to setup?

Extremely easy.  First you setup an account and choose the content filtering you want (simply tick the boxes against the list of available categories).  Then all you need to do is enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses into your modem, wireless hotspot or internet cafe terminals.  The process takes less than 10 minutes.

How much does it cost?

The internet content filtering we use is absolutely FREE when you purchase any product from us.  Simply ask for it with your purchase.