Smith Micro Announces First Deployment of SafePath® 7 Technology
Smith Micro Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: SMSI) announced the launch of a new version of its family-safety application, powered by the SafePath® 7 platform, at a Tier 1 wireless carrier. This enhanced application provides advanced features such as robust parental controls, real-time location services, and app evasion functionality. The mobile app is available on iOS and Android and offers functionalities including location tracking, internet access filtering, and screen time management. This milestone strengthens Smith Micro's position in the digital family safety space and opens opportunities for further deployments with other Tier 1 carriers.
- Launch of SafePath 7 at a Tier 1 wireless carrier enhances Smith Micro's market presence.
- Comprehensive family safety solution includes advanced parental controls and real-time location services.
- App evasion functionality increases user engagement and reduces potential churn.
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“Launching SafePath 7 at a Tier 1 wireless carrier is a huge milestone for Smith Micro and further positions us as the leader in the digital family safety space,” said
“Thanks to the dedication and hard work by our teams during this timeframe, Smith Micro now has the most complete family safety solution for wireless carriers on the market,” Smith continued. “With this initial deployment behind us, we are now focused on deploying our market-leading solution with our other Tier 1 carrier customers.”
The mobile app, available for both iOS and Android devices, provides the following functionality to the connected family:
Location Services:
- Locate children on map
- Follow child location in real time
- View child location history and timelines
- Create/customize location-based safety areas
Parental Controls:
- Filter internet access
- Apply internet screen time limits
- Set times to turn off the internet
- Block internet use during bedtime
- Track internet usage
- Pause internet access
- Give digital rewards for good behavior
In addition to location functionality and parental controls, the SafePath-based app provides powerful app evasion functionality that will notify parents if children attempt to delete the app or bypass parental controls.
About SafePath®
Comprised of SafePath Family, SafePath IoT, and SafePath Home, the SafePath platform provides comprehensive and easy-to-use tools to protect digital lifestyles and manage connected devices through a single app. As a carrier-grade, white-label solution, SafePath empowers wireless service providers and cable operators to bring to market full-featured, on-brand family safety solutions that provide in-demand services such as location, parental controls, screen time management and driver monitoring to mobile subscribers. Delivered to end users as value-added services, SafePath-based solutions activate new revenue opportunities for service providers while helping to increase brand affinity and reduce subscriber churn. Learn more at smithmicro.com/safepath.
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Smith Micro develops software to simplify and enhance the mobile experience, providing solutions to some of the leading wireless service providers and cable MSOs around the world. From enabling the family digital lifestyle to providing powerful voice messaging capabilities, our solutions enrich today’s connected lifestyles while creating new opportunities to engage consumers via smartphones and consumer IoT devices. The Smith Micro portfolio also includes a wide range of products for creating, sharing, and monetizing rich content, such as visual voice messaging, optimizing retail content display and performing analytics on any product set. For more information, visit www.smithmicro.com.
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