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New UK virtual network offers real-time SMS monitoring to protect children

Anvil Mobile, a virtual network that uses Three UK, has created a new mobile service for children and vulnerable adults. It’s called ‘Simply Safe’ and it automatically scans every text message sent and received to identify potential risks.

The Simply Safe SIM sends a text message or email to a parent, guardian or carer if abusive language and possible bullying or predatory behaviour is detected.

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Vodafone UK looks for more business-focussed virtual networks

Vodafone UK and Gamma Telecom have signed a Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator wholesale agreement, enabling Gamma to create Mobile Virtual Network Operators on the Vodafone network.

It’s Vodafone UK’s first MVNA that specifically targets the business market and is due to go live in Q2 2011.

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Transfer credit from a UK mobile account to a prepay customer in another country

Vodafone UK’s Wholesale division has announced an exclusive agreement with TransferTo that enables it to offer an ‘international top-up transfer’ service. Customers of participating Vodafone UK MVNOs will now be able to instantly transfer value from a prepay or postpay account in the UK to an international prepay phone.

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UK MVNO giffgaff extends free internet offer but drops unlimited calls package

UK MVNO giffgaff has extended its free mobile internet offer again. Customers can benefit from 100MB of daily data at no extra cost. Instead of finishing in December, the deal will now run until the end of February 2011 because – once again – the implementation of giffgaff’s pricing plan has been delayed.

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Nokia loves Symbian, Facebook loves mobile and Gradwell's MVNO loves fixed-line numbers… all in this week's podcast

This week's edition of The Fonecast takes its regular look at the biggest news stories affecting the UK mobile industry, from Symbian's dramatic reorganisation to Facebook's location-based ambitions. In addition we talk to Peter Gradwell, founder of Gradwell Mobile, about the way his company puts fixed-line numbers on mobile phones.

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