Usually filtering the internet is seen as a bad thing, but a new ISP is about to launch services in the UK which is doing just this.

Spidermail is launching packages targeted worried parents as it claims that existing broadband packages offer very little protection for children, including those that have parental controls such as AOL.
These all come with content filtering carried out at the ISP end of the connection rather than having to install anything either on the PC or router. To gain access to any websites each user will have to login with details provided by Spidermail. Email is also filtered before it reaches the user.

Packages include an 'up-to 8Mbps' connection with unlimited downloads and if you sign up for a 24-month contract at £25 per month you get a free laptop thrown in as well. The same package is available as a 12 month contract, but no laptop.

If  you don't want an 'unlimited' deal than you can choose 10GB limit for £20 per month with a 12-month contract, falling to £18 per month for a 24-month contract. Or a 2GB monthly download limit for a 12-months at £16 per month which is down to £14.50 per month for a 18-month contract. All packages come with a £20 setup charge.