In the first quarter of 2008, Verizon Wireless delivered nearly 58 billion text messages from coast to
coast. But for those looking to control text messaging, such as on their
child's cell phone, Verizon Wireless offers numerous consumer-friendly
options to block some or all text messages.
These options include:
Blocking: Customers can log into http://www.vtext.com or
http://text.vzw.com using their mobile number and password, choose
preferences, then text blocking, then select from several options --
1. Block all messages from the Web/Internet (where most spam is generated)
2. Block all messages from e-mail
3. Block messages from up to 15 specific domain names or e-mail addresses.
4. Allow only texts sent to a nickname@vtext.com.
Premium SMS Blocking
Log into "My Verizon" on
http://www.verizonwireless.com, choose features, then choose
add/delete to block only text messages for short code campaigns that
involve premium charges.
V-BLOCK: This option prevents a specific mobile number/cell phone from sending or receiving text messages. The only messages the customer
will receive are voicemail alerts.
Customers can also add any of these options by calling Customer Service.