New Christian mobile network seeks to restrict adult and LGBTQ material

New Christian Cell Phone Network Aims to Block Pornography and LGBT Content

A newly established Christian mobile network is set to launch in the U.S., intending to be the first that blocks access to pornography and LGBT-related content.

“Our goal is to foster a Jesus-centered environment, free from pornography, LGBT, and transgender topics. We believe we have the right to pursue this,” stated Paul Fisher, the founder of Radiant Mobile.

The network, which will start operating on Tuesday, doesn’t own its own cell towers. Instead, it procures bandwidth from T-Mobile, much like Trump Mobile, which was introduced by former President Trump last year.

To maintain its content restrictions, Radiant Mobile collaborates with Allot, a cybersecurity firm based in Israel, that categorizes website domains into over 100 different content types, effectively blocking all pornographic materials.

Besides that, the service has a pre-set filter for “sexuality” content, specifically aimed at eliminating gender-related and LGBT content across all devices using the network.

Fisher, who has a background in modeling—having represented figures like Naomi Campbell—highlighted that the technology can specifically target certain sections of websites. For example, he pointed out a part of Yale University’s site focused on LGBT issues.

He noted that while the main university website wouldn’t be blocked, sections like the dedicated LGBT page might be.

Interestingly, Fisher once hosted a reality show focused on individuals in rehabilitation and homeless shelters, a contrast to his current stance.

“We can’t be proud of spending 35 years shaping supermodels and influencers,” he admitted in reflection.

A T-Mobile representative didn’t comment on whether these filtering practices contradict the company’s policies. Instead, they reiterated that T-Mobile has no direct ties to Radiant Mobile and that their service will run through CompaxDigital, the mobile virtual network operator.

Fisher also mentioned hoping that a part of the $29.99 monthly subscription fee would be allocated to churches that join the network.

He plans to enlist Christian influencers to advertise the service and aims to expand internationally, targeting other countries with Christian majorities like Mexico and South Korea.

The company’s COO, Chris Krimis, who is also an Orlando minister, expressed his desire to address what he called a pornography crisis within Christianity. He was particularly struck by a study revealing that two-thirds of pastors have a personal history with pornography. Additionally, he voiced concern about his children potentially encountering adult content online.