Controlling, filtering, and monitoring of mobile device access to the internet, data, voice, and applications

Abstract

Systems and methods for controlling, filtering, and monitoring mobile device access to the internet are disclosed. According to an embodiment a server is responsible for controlling, filtering and monitoring internet activity. For every request, the server interacts with back-end databases that categorize requests, and based on user/carrier/corporate settings, allow or disallow access to particular content.

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         92 . A computer-implemented method for managing internet activity of a mobile device associated with a user profile, the method comprising:
 receiving a request for content download from an application on the mobile device;   determining that a predetermined download limit for content has been exceeded by checking the user profile associated with the mobile device; and   responsive to the determination, denying the request for content download.   
     
     
         93 . The method of  claim 92 , wherein the download limit comprises a monetary download limit based on usage. 
     
     
         94 . The method of  claim 92 , wherein the content comprises at least one of a text message and an instant message. 
     
     
         95 . The method of  claim 92 , wherein the application requesting content comprises at least one of a browser application, a text messenger application, and an instant messenger application. 
     
     
         96 . A computer-implemented method for managing internet activity of a mobile device associated with a user profile, the method comprising:
 receiving a request for content download from an application on the mobile device;   determining that a predetermined time limit for content has been exceeded by checking the user profile associated with the mobile device; and   responsive to the determination, denying the request for content download.