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Q: How can I restrict calling and sms texting on iPhone 5?

I am attempting to restrict calling and texting features on my son's iPhone 5 and it looks like the iOS does not have this capability? I checked into the mobile watchdog app and that too did not work for iPhone but works great with Android devices...please advise on option other than move to Android :-(

 

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Posted on Feb 21, 2015 4:08 PM

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Q: How can I restrict calling and sms texting on iPhone 5?

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  • by Lawrence Finch,Helpful

    Lawrence Finch Lawrence Finch Feb 21, 2015 4:16 PM in response to I am Mac
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    Feb 21, 2015 4:16 PM in response to I am Mac

    Contact your carrier. They probably offer such a service. There's no way to do it on an iPhone. And I'm pretty sure that any restrictions available for Android can be easily bypassed, so don't put your faith in that either.

     

    The alternative is to make it clear that you will take the phone away if he makes calls or texts that you wouldn't approve of. It's easy to check, because they will all be listed on the monthly bill, and probably also viewable on your carrier's web site.