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Verizon Family
Pause or Resume Internet Connectivity

2026-10-02 08:17:32.466

Verizon Family
Pause or Resume Internet Connectivity

Take control of digital distractions in your home. Here is how to quickly pause or restore internet access for your child with the Verizon Family app.

Before you begin

You can manually suspend or resume Internet connectivity on your child's device with the touch of a virtual button.
For this feature to work, the Guardian and child devices must be paired.

Steps

  1. Tap the
    Family Profiles tab
    .
  2. Select the applicable family member you would like to pause or resume Internet activity for.
  3. Tap
    Pause Internet
    .
  4. Do any of the following:
    • To suspend Internet access until you choose to resume:
      1. Tap
        Until I unpause
        .
      2. To confirm, tap
        Pause now
        .
    • To pause Internet access for an amount of time:
      1. Tap
        For an Amount of time
        .
      2. Select the desired time from the
        Dropdown menu
        .
      3. To confirm, tap
        Pause now
        .
    • To restore Internet access, tap
      Unpause Internet
      .