Vodafone launches controls to stop kids looking at 'adult content'

Update. Rafat Ali has a scoop on Vodafone's UK content blocking policy which went into effect on June 30th night. The company is considering a rollback on the blocking rules after thing went awry due to technical difficulties.

"Despite the fact that has launched more than three months late, Vodafone's Content Control mechanism is still a total mess, a source affected by this content blocking has told me", writes Rafat Ali on Moco News.

Vodafone announced it has its third-generation porn and gambling locked down, according to Silicon.com via near near future.

"From now on, access to 'adult' internet content – pornography, gambling, violent games, chat and dating services – will be blocked from all 3G phones as standard. Those wanting to peruse porn or the like will have to show the operator they're of age, either by registering a credit card or showing themselves in a Vodafone shop.

All of the major UK operators have agreed to introduce technology to stop kids looking at adult content via their phones by December".

emily | 9:21 PM | Porn, Sexting and Dark Side of MMS |
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