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Did you know that most carriers don’t allow you to block text messages coming from a specific number? This is an issue we went over last month. It’s quite frustrating. What’s more bothersome is that with T-Mobile, you can’t even turn text messaging off completely. So if you’re being spammed, you’ll get charged. T-Mobile was actually hit with class action lawsuit earlier this year over texting services. Their answer is to institute a blocking program. Hooray!

A system should be in place, either now or in the near future, to block text messages altogether. This will still allow system texts, voicemail notification, and OTA updates. But spam can be stopped simply by saying no to SMS.

Ah, but there’s more. And this is just a rumor. Repeat, just a rumor. But we could be seeing an advanced version of this system, whereby you can block texts and calls from specific numbers. Currently, Alltel is the only major carrier to offer this service. Considering T-Mobile’s spot in the marketplace, it’s a feature they should make sure to have. Anything to get the small advantages over the big companies, right?

Posted By : Joe
Posted at : May 14th, 2008 - 7:37 am
Filed under : T-Mobile