Should I change DNS to Google or Cloudflare?

Only as a controlled diagnostic or informed policy choice. It may bypass provider filtering, alter privacy/performance and not fix weak Wi‑Fi.

What to check

Current DNS; filtering requirement; failure scope.

When to get help from a person

Security/account owner approval.

Show the technical detail
On a managed Wi-Fi plan

GIQ support must preserve FamilyGuard/safeguarding policy and authorisation.

On another provider's router

Provider controls may depend on ISP DNS.

What to be careful of

Never suggest bypassing parental or organisational controls.

Where this comes from: Official · see the original source ↗ · Draft—technical review · checked 17 August 2026

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