free speech ends for sms messages dec 24  on dec 24 a groundbreaking change to telecoms regulations takes effect in the us. changing it to where only approved phone companies are able to send text messages to subscribers using the major wireless companies. the text of the message itself has to now be pre-approved by a censorship authority before it can be sent out. the new restictions for sms text messages: > high-risk financial services > third-party lead generation > debt collection and forgiveness > get rich quick schemes or multi-level marketing > illegal substances > gambling > sex, hate, alcohol, firearms(legal and illegal), and tobacco (shaft)
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