When is a parental control system for mobile phones actually more harmful than helpful? Well, when a system blocks call-backs from 911, we’d say it does a lot more harm than good. It turns out that the recently launched AT&T Smart Limits service did more than give parents extra control over their kids’ wireless usage, it actually put the kids in harm’s way. A critical flaw in the system kept 911 operators from getting through to the “limited” phone in the event that an emergency call were to be disconnected. AT&T has taken the Smart Limits service offline until they get this little loophole plugged. A good move on the wireless carrier’s part, seeing as how this is potentially a huge liability for the company. [Via: MocoNews ] ---Related Articles at IntoMobile:AT&T makes it easier on parents - Parental Controls will limit voice and data usageAT&T unveils Smart Limits for Wireless, web-based parental control serviceSprint Announces Sanyo SCP-3200 Vision Phone - With Parental ControlT-mobile? 3G? Sidekick? What?Leaked Photo Of The "Zante" - Sidekick X?
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