Tariffs for children and teenagers are a reasonable diversification option for operators, but do not kid yourself into thinking that this will actually protect children online. MNOs will have to stretch further to create meaningful protections for young people, and there may still be money to be made in the process. As part of its bid to be a family-focused brand, UK operator EE is launching a range of under-18s smartphone plans that include controls to block inappropriate content and scam protection features. EE now offers three 30-day SIM-only plans with different levels of controls, starting from £7 per month. In its promotional information, the operator pointed to research that found that only half of parents feel they have the…