Is there such a thing as a cell phone or cell service that allows you
to restrict outgoing numbers so the user can only call the numbers you
authorize and 911?

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 10 Aug 2004 14:21 PDT

Hi R2!

I located a service and a cell phone that might meet your requirements.

Please take a look at the details in the comment section and let me
know if this is what you need.

Thanks,
Bobbie7

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Clarification of Question by r2-ga on 10 Aug 2004 17:52 PDT

Well, the USA today article says no one has signed up for mobile
guardian and at the samsung site, I dont see the features you
discribe.  Plus its really a PDA and phone in one.l  Im looking for
just a phone.

Any other thoughts folks?

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 10 Aug 2004 18:21 PDT

Hello again r2,

What about the Sanyo VM4500?

PCS Phone Sanyo VM4500 
?The 4500 also offers advanced security features. You can lock both
the phone itself (to prevent outgoing calls, except to emergency
numbers) and the keypad (to prevent accidental calls if the phone is
in your backpack), set different call restrictions, erase your call
logs, or store numbers in a secret location.?
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00004W3HO/002-4902034-1107232?v=glance

Here is the Sanyo VM4500 Users Manual:
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/handsets/downloads/VM4500-UsersGuide-English-121703.pdf

See page 83 regarding Restricting Calls

You can restrict the phone numbers your phone dials or receives.
(The Restrict Calls setting does not apply to 911 or PCS Customer Solutions.)
To restrict calls:
1. From the Security Menu display (see ?Accessing the Security Menu?
on the previous page), select Others and press ?Menu OK? .
2. Select Limit Use and press ?Menu OK?.
3. Select Outgoing Calls or Incoming Calls and press ?Menu OK?.
4. Highlight your desired option, and press ?Menu OK?.

Options:
- Allow All lets you make or receive all calls.
- Phonebook Only Lets you make or receive calls to or from Contacts
entries, Voicemail, or special numbers only.
-  Special #s Only Lets you make or receive calls to or from three
special numbers only. (See ?Using Special Numbers? on this page.)
http://www.sanyo.com/wireless/handsets/downloads/VM4500-UsersGuide-English-121703.pdf

Does this cell phone meet your needs?

Thanks,
Bobbie7

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 10 Aug 2004 18:48 PDT

Perhaps the Sanyo PM8200 will meet your requirements.

See page 80 ?Restricting Calls.?

?There may be occasions when you want to limit the numbers your phone
can call or from which it can receive calls. You can use the ?Restrict
Calls? setting
to do just that.
The Restrict Calls Setting does not apply to 911.
Options:
?Phone book only? lets you make or receive calls to or from Contact
entries, Voice mail or special numbers only.
http://sanyoservice.com/pdf/images/PM-8200%20Users%20Guide-040704.pdf

Is this the cell phone feature you have in mind?

Thanks,
Bobbie7

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Request for Question Clarification by ephraim-ga on 10 Aug 2004 21:31 PDT

R2,

In regards to the 911 portion of the question, the answer is "yes." I
received an advertisement in the mail for this service a few days ago.
Unfortunately, I seem to have put the ad in the trash. If I can find
another copy, I will post any info I have about it. I don't know how
this would apply to non-911 numbers.

/ephraim

Hi r2,

  I called Verizon customer service, and Priscilla told me that it is
impossible to do what you are attempting to do. Since it seemed to me
that this should be a "do-able" thing, I called a different service.

  I spoke with Roger, at a T-Mobile location close to me, who told me
that practically any cell phone can be "locked" down by a parent to
allow only designated numbers to be dialed. This would NOT restrict
*incoming* calls however.

  Since I have been unable to find a specific model that describes
this function, I am hoping another researcher will be able to provide
you with the answer!

  Regards,
  crabcakes

Dear R2,

Please review the following information.

Mobile Guardian
http://www.usatoday.com/tech/wireless/phones/2004-05-17-shutup-phones_x.htm

Access controls allow the creation of ?Always? and ?Never? lists to
control incoming and outgoing calls, and establish  permissions for
who can call the phone and who can be called from the
phone.
http://www.bcgi.net/products/ProductSheets/mobileguardian.pdf

Key Features
? Active, real-time wireless management tool for parents and business owners 
? Operates in all wireless network environments across CDMA, iDEN and GSM 
? Provides cost and access controls, allowing configuration of both
voice and data usage
http://www.bcgi.net/products/real-time/mobile_guardian.asp

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Samsung - SPH-i330  

Manage Your Calls:
Restrict incoming and outgoing calls, as well as special numbers.
http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?prod_id=SPH-I330

Do my findings meet your needs?

Thanks,
Bobbie7