AT&T Sells Parental Cell Phone Controls

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Is there anyone who actually prefers dealing with AT&T? They continue to give every single segment of their customer base a reason to dislike them, this time: teens. They have begun offering a service called "Smart Limit" at a contract-free $4.99 per month. Once signed up, the parent will have access to controls via a web page where they can allow/disallow SMS and phone calls at varying times of the day. They will essentially have full control over when the phone can be used. I can only imagine how many arguments this service is bound to spark...


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The Smart Limits service will be marketed to AT&T's existing family plan customers and through advertising in parent magazines, Hill said, but because it is available throughout the AT&T network, the service can also be used by business customers or individuals looking to block and limit certain callers or hours of incoming calls. "We expect over time to see other segments open up," Hill said.

Source: Wired
 

madstork91

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My sister use dot stay up until 4 am every morning on the thing at the age of 16.

I like this idea.
 

Rob Williams

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My sister is too old to be moderated like this, but she sends upwards of 700 - 800 SMS messages per month. If I had a kid like that, I'd likely appreciate a service like this also.
 
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