Verizon Communications Inc. is taking it one step further with the launch of brand new app, Verizon Family -- a digital service that helps families stay connected and safe. With Verizon Family, can monitor family's location, set up new features, like Safe Walk with an SOS button to contact a family member in an emergency, and even keep an eye on children's Verizon calls and texts. Verizon already offers a range of tools and resources designed to promote online safety and responsible technology use, including the Gizmo Watch line of kids?

smartwatches and its Parenting in a Digital World resource. And now with the new Verizon Family app, we?re helping and family safely navigate the digital world. Location awareness for peace of mind: Verizon Family facilitates easy location monitoring of family members.

The app displays a map indicating their real-time location, and users can configure a location alert to receive notifications when family members arrive at or depart from a specified location. The app also allows for the review of children?s Verizon call and text history, providing insights into their communication patterns and helping to identify any potential concerns. This feature promotes a sense of connectedness and enables proactive intervention if necessary.

Enhanced safety with Safe Walk with SOS: The Verizon Family app offers a new safety feature called Safe Walk with SOS, providing an additional layer of security for children, teenagers and adults. When activated, Safe Walk with SOS enables users to share real-time location with designated emergency contacts, offering reassurance and a direct means of seeking assistance from emergency contacts when feeling unsafe. Studies indicate that nearly three-quarters of parents are more inclined to grant increased freedom to their dependents when they have access to real-time location information.

Caregivers can experience peace of mind knowing that their loved ones possess a readily available tool to summon their help when needed. This functionality effectively serves as an advanced panic button, offering the added benefit of location sharing. The Verizon Family app is available for free to all Verizon mobile customers on all postpaid plans from both the App Store and Google Play.

The company also offer a $14.99 a month paid tier with additional support for parental controls, online activity monitoring, driving insights and roadside assistance. For more about Verizon Family, visit verizon.com/verizonfamily or check out its parenting portal, Parenting in a Digital World for additional resources.