Turn off or block SMS Text messaging

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Turn off or block SMS Text messaging

I have a friend who is interested in getting the new 3G iPhone for his son when it comes out in July. He is asking if SMS text messaging can be turned off or blocked. He does not what his son sending and receiving text messages during school. But he likes the idea of the GPS and all the other features. He has an ipod now.

Mark

iphone, Windows Vista

Posted on Jun 11, 2008 10:19 AM

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Answer 1

Jun 11, 2008 10:34 AM in response to themuseboy

I cannot be turned off on the iPhone.
You might be able to ask AT&T to not allow SMS to be sent or received.
Blocking SMS usage just so the kid can't do it in school is going to be pointless as there is masses of other more interesting stuff a kid can do on the iPhone while in class (Surf the web, email, YouTube, etc).

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Answer 2

Nathan C

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Jun 11, 2008 10:38 AM in response to themuseboy

themuseboy,

AT&T can block SMS for a given account. In addition they offer a website that can be used to manage SMS messaging.

Hope this helps,

Nathan C.

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Answer 3

USVILady

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Jun 11, 2008 11:36 AM in response to themuseboy

Would someone mind posting a link to the *website that can be used to manage SMS messaging*? I didn't know of this until I came across this post.

THANKS in ADVANCE !!!

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Answer 4

Jun 11, 2008 12:33 PM in response to USVILady

I think this is what you are looking for.

http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-phone-service/services/services-list.jsp?catId= cat320008&LOSGId=&catName=Parental+Controls

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Answer 5

Nathan C

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Jun 11, 2008 2:42 PM in response to USVILady

In addition this site has some options as well:
http://mymessages.wireless.att.com

Hope this helps,

Nathan C.

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Answer 6

Jun 11, 2008 4:12 PM in response to wolfensteinnu1

Man, I can't believe AT&T charges you $4.99 per month to allow you to parentally configure a phone. I realize they are looking for ways to make money, but you would think this would be part of your service. What a rip. Just give me a bad taste in my mouth about AT&T.

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