Digital In brief Southern Africa

Porn-blocking service for parents

Parents wanting to prevent their children from accessing pornography on their cellphones can now SMS the word "BLOCK" followed by their child's cellphone number to 41333 and the number will be blocked from downloading adult content. The block is effective for a full 12 months, and costs R25.00, which is automatically deducted by cellular network operators. www.smsweb.co.za will donate all proceeds received to a children's charity.

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