Limit Call Text and Internet Usage
Cell Phones Today Can Be Very Addicting Especially if you Got a Kid That is in School That Uses it
Believe it Or Not Cell Phones Can Effect There School Work and There Grades
Setting Limits on Using the Internet And Texting on There Phone Can Help Cut Down On there Usage
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Smart Limits for Wireless This Is For At#T
Smart Limits enables you to provide your children with the freedom and security of a wireless phone while setting sensible boundaries for its use. It's also a great tool for any age, to block unwanted calls or to help manage data usage.
Smart Limit features available on all phones:
Block harassing calls and texts:
Block unwanted calls and texts: Up to 30 numbers.
Prevent 411 Charges: Easily block calls to 411 Info.
Limit texting and data usage:
Set monthly limit for data usage per billing cycle.
Set monthly limits for number of text messages per billing cycle.
Limit purchases:
Choose monthly dollar limit for premium purchases (apps, alert services, games, etc.) direct-billed to your AT&T account. Limit Purchases doesn't restrict content purchases using a credit card from smartphone app stores.
Limit phone use by time of day:
Restrict texting and outbound calling during specified times of day.
Designate Allowed Numbers that can call or be called regardless of time restrictions - up to 15 numbers.
As the user approaches the usage/spending limits that have been set, they will receive an advance warning. Once a limit is reached, they'll receive a notification that the action is restricted until the next billing cycle begins.
Calls and text messages to and from phone numbers you designate as Allowed Numbers and calls to and from 911 will continue to be permitted, regardless of the limits you set.
Smart Limits service limitations:
Not currently available for prepaid phones or corporate liable accounts
Does not work for limiting or restricting data usage on tablets and non-LTE BlackBerry devices, or while user is on Wi-Fi
Accuracy of data limits/restrictions is not guaranteed due to network and other technical limitations
Allowed and Blocked Numbers work for enabling and blocking voice calls and text messages only and do not enable or prevent the use of instant messaging (e.g., iMessages, Blackberry Messenger, etc.), MMS messaging or Video Share
Cannot set a monthly limit for voice minutes. All incoming calls are allowed at all times, including during time restrictions, except from numbers designated as "Blocked Numbers"
Add Or Remove Smart Limits Service Using your Wireless Device
Smart Limits is a per line monthly subscription service. If you have a FamilyTalk or Mobile Share plan, you'll need to add or remove Smart Limits on each line.
To add or remove Smart Limits service:
Select myAT&T at the top of the page. If prompted, log in. Don't have a myAT&T login? Register today!
Do one of the following:
If you manage one bill with your account: From the I want to drop-down list, select Manage my plan & services, and then select Add or change a service.
If you manage multiple bills with your account: Hover over Wireless Services at the top of the page, and then select Add or Change a Service.
If you have more than one device, select the wireless device to which you want to add or remove Smart Limits.
Do one of the following:
To add the service, select the checkbox Smart Limits for Wireless Parental Controls (Block Calls/Texts & more).
To remove the service, uncheck the box Smart Limits for Wireless Parental Controls (Block Calls/Texts & more).
Select Next.
Select an available Service Effective/Expiration Date.
Select Next.
Review your changes, read the Terms & Conditions, and accept by selecting Submit.
Repeat steps to add or remove Smart Limits on another device.
Smart Limits is a per-line monthly subscription service. If you have a FamilyTalk or Mobile Share plan, you'll need to add or remove Smart Limits on each line. You can add or remove Smart Limits service using the latest version of the myAT&T app or from our mobile site (m.att.com/myatt). Visit your device app store to download or update the app.
Compatible device and online account registration required for myAT&T app activation. Data and messaging rates may apply for app download and usage.
To add or remove Smart Limits service, log in to your account using the myAT&T app or mobile site (m.att.com/myatt). Don't have a myAT&T login? Visit our full site (att.com/myatt) from a tablet or PC and select Register today!
If you have an AT&T Access ID with multiple linked accounts, select your Wireless account.
Select the menu Image of menu button button, and then select My plan & services.
If you have more than one device, select the wireless device for which you want to add or remove Smart Limits.
Do one of the following:
To add Smart Limits, select Smart Solutions, and then select Smart Limits for Wireless Parental Controls (Block Calls/Texts & more). Read the Terms & Conditions, and then select Add. Follow the prompts to confirm your changes.
To remove Smart Limits, select My rate plan, select Smart Limits for Wireless Parental Controls (Block Calls/Texts & more), and then select Remove. Follow the prompts to confirm your changes.
Repeat steps to add or remove Smart Limits on another device
if your Using a PC Or Tablet You Need to Viist the Full Site
Manage Smart Limits
To manage Smart Limits on each subscribing line:
Select myAT&T at the top of the page. If prompted, log in. Don't have a myAT&T login? Register today!
From the I want to drop-down list, select Manage my plan & services, and then select Manage Smart Limits.
Set limits for any of the following:
Text Limits - Specify the number of text messages that can be sent and received from numbers not included on the phones allowed list.
Purchase Limits - Select the dollar amount limit for mobile purchases.
Data limits - Enter a dollar amount or MB/GB limit for Wireless Internet access from the phone.
Time of Day Restrictions - Select the days and times the phone cannot be used. Incoming calls are allowed at all times except from blocked numbers. Numbers on the Allowed list do not apply to the time-of-day restrictions.
Allowed Numbers - Enter up to 15 numbers you want the phone to be allowed to call or text, regardless of other restrictions.
Blocked Numbers - Enter up to 30 numbers you do not want the phone to be allowed to call or text, regardless of other restrictions.
Select Submit after setting each limit.
If alerts are turned on, the user will receive alerts when they approach or exceed the set limits for:
Text messages (SMS)Data Purchases
If you need help configuring Smart Limits, call us at 800.331.0550 or 611 from your AT&T wireless device.
Automated Message For Blocked Calls and Text Messages
Blocked Calls
If a caller's number has been blocked, when they try to call the Smart Limits subscriber, they'll hear this recorded message: The AT&T subscriber you are trying to reach is not available at this time.
If you attempt to call a number that was added to your blocked list, you'll hear this recorded message: We're sorry, but the phone number you are trying to reach has been blocked by your wireless account owner.
Blocked Text Messages
Text messages will be blocked and only other AT&T subscribers will receive this auto-reply text message: The wireless subscriber you are trying to reach is not accepting incoming messages at this time if:
The number is on the Smart Limits subscriber's blocked list.
The Smart Limits subscriber has reached their text message limit.
The text message was sent to the Smart Limits subscriber during a Time-of-Day restriction period. Text messages are not delivered when the time restriction is lifted.
If a Smart Limits subscriber attempts to send a text message to a number that's on their blocked list, they'll receive this auto-reply text message: We're sorry, but the phone number you are trying to text has been blocked by your wireless account owner.
