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UK Mobile Providers Introduce WAP Censorship

Posted by simoniker on Monday January 19, 2004 @10:31AM from the rude-ringtones dept.

godsmoke writes "UK mobile providers have formed an alliance to block 'inappropriate content' from cell phone users under the age of 18. 'It covers images, video, gambling, games, chatrooms and net access but not premium rate voice and SMS services', says a BBC News article. The Code authorizing the changes is called the 'Code of Practice', and: 'Content with an 18 certificate will only be available when the network operators verify the age of the user'."

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What is the point by Anonymous Coward · 2004-01-19 10:32 · Score: -1, Offtopic

of trying to get a first post?
1. Re:What is the point by kewsh · 2004-01-19 10:42 · Score: -1, Offtopic
  
  Dawg...checkout my greenhouse
StrongBad by fred87 · 2004-01-19 10:32 · Score: -1, Offtopic

Will this stop me getting at strongbad email on my phone?
If you don't like the service they provide... by Osrin · 2004-01-19 10:32 · Score: 0, Offtopic

... don't use it. Vote with your feet, buy your phone service elsewhere.
CENSONRSHIP by skzbass · 2004-01-19 10:33 · Score: -1, Offtopic

these kids have to be soem of their biggest customers. these arre the kids that go over all the damn time.

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News for Nerds, Stuff that matters? by Anonymous Coward · 2004-01-19 10:34 · Score: -1, Offtopic

I guess GOATSE's right out, then, eh?