In what could be a major breakthrough in the battle against pornography, Radiant Mobile launched May 5 — and it is being touted as the “first-ever Christian mobile carrier.” The phone network, according to USA Today and MIT Technology Review, is offering users content filtering that can block pornography and a variety of other material viewed as harmful: self-harm, racism and some sexuality-related content.
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The service reportedly operates on T-Mobile infrastructure through partnerships with Compax Ventures and Israeli cybersecurity firm Allot, and the service also provides Bible readings and children’s content.
The network seeks a “Jesus-centric” environment, founder Paul Fisher told MIT Technology Review. Since the network’s launch, Chief Operating Officer Chris Klimis noted, thousands have joined or joined waitlists.
Check out related links below:
New Christian phone network blocks pornography, content about sexuality -USAToday
A new US phone network for Christians aims to block porn and gender-related content -MIT Technology Review
New Christian phone network aims to block porn and LGBT content: ‘Jesus-centric’ -New York Post
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EDITOR’S NOTE — This story was compiled from various news outlets by The Baptist Paper.
