Method for restricting calls to a cell phone

A program within a computer-readable medium for restricting incoming and outgoing cell phone calls, comprising:

• instructions within the computer-readable medium for causing the computer to receive restriction information;
• instructions within the computer-readable medium for causing the computer to test incoming and outgoing calls made to and from the cell phone against the restriction information;
• instructions within the computer-readable medium for causing the computer to prevent a call from being connected if testing determines that the call is restricted;
• and
• instructions within the computer-readable medium for causing the computer to connect a call if testing determines that the call is not restricted.

A method for providing a service to restrict calls to a cell phone, comprising:

• receiving restriction information;
• receiving an incoming telephone call placed to the cell phone;
• determining if the call was placed during a restricted period, wherein if a determination is made that the call was not placed during a restricted period, connecting the incoming call;
• wherein if a determination is made that the call was placed during a restricted period, determining if the call originated from a non-restricted number;
• wherein if a determination is made that the call originated from a non-restricted number, connecting the incoming call;
• and,
• if a determination is made that the call did not originate from a non-restricted number, routing the call as specified in the restriction information without disturbing a called party.