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Alltel gives parents control over mobile content

Categories: Alltel, Announcements,
By: , IntoMobile
Monday, November 12th, 2007 at 5:21 PM

Alltel intros parental controlWe already saw AT&T launch their parental-control service, Smart Limits, and now it seems Alltel is getting with the family-friendly game-plan. Alltel will be rolling out its “Parental Control” service in early 2008, giving parents control over what content their kids will be viewing online. Parents can set viewing filters to keep the mobile web browsing experience as safe as the locked-down desktop experience. And, Alltel will be offering up “Parental Control” sans a monthly fee.

The fee-free model should be a hit with families. Alltel – soon to be family-friendly.

[Via: Engadget Mobile]

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