By Allen Tsai | Tue Feb 15, 2005 8:04 pm |
The Federal Communications Commission is turning its eye towards cell phones after cracking down on television and radio stations for indecent content. In response, the wireless industry is acting to shield children from adult content in the increasing market for mobile devices.
"With adult content available from a myriad of sources, now more than ever it is important for carriers, content providers, and parents to know what is being done by industry to prevent access to adult content by minors," said John Muleta, head of the FCC's wireless bureau.Urging the wireless industry association, CTIA, to inform parents of the adult content accessible through phones, Muleta added, "Through responsible action on the part of wireless carriers and content providers this important social goal can be achieved without government intervention and without interference to the provision of content to adults." Approximately 21 million 5 to 19-year-olds had cell phones by the end of 2004, accounting for over 33% according to technology research firm IDC. "The goal is to have a rating system in place and also provide additional tools in the form of filtering systems," said Joe Farren, director of public affairs at CTIA.
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