A newly launched wireless carrier aimed at Christian consumers is drawing attention for offering what experts say may be the first U.S. cell phone plan to permanently block pornography at the network level, preventing even adult account holders from disabling the restriction, MIT Technology Review reported.

Radiant Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator that uses T-Mobile's wireless infrastructure, recently launched nationwide service with a pledge to create what founder Paul Fisher describes as a "Jesus-centric" online environment.

"We are going to create — and we think we have every right to do so — an environment that is Jesus-centric, that is void of pornography, void of LGBT, void of trans," Fisher told MIT Technology Review.

Unlike traditional parental controls or downloadable filtering apps, Radiant's system operates directly on the cellular network. The company is working with Israeli cybersecurity firm Allot to block access to websites that fall within designated categories,  including pornography, violence, self-harm, malware, and other content deemed objectionable.

Cybersecurity experts say network-level filtering itself is not new. Telecommunications providers have long used similar technology to block malicious websites and offer optional content controls for minors.

What appears to be unprecedented, however, is a commercial U.S. cell phone plan that imposes certain content restrictions that adult subscribers cannot remove.

"Blocking in the network is certainly not new," said David Choffnes, executive director of Northeastern University's Cybersecurity and Privacy Institute. "What is new is a U.S. cell plan instituting network-level blocks that can't be removed, even by adults."

The service's pornography filter is mandatory across all plans. Additional filters, including one that blocks content categorized as sexuality-related, are enabled by default but may be adjusted by adult account holders.

The company says its mission is to address concerns among many Christians about online content and the ease with which children can encounter explicit material.

Chris Klimis, a minister who serves as Radiant Mobile's chief operating officer, said concern about pornography's influence was a major factor behind his involvement with the company.

Klimis told The Christian Post: "It's not a judgment; we're here to help people. I just hadn't seen a tool that could help people.”

Radiant Mobile is also targeting churches as potential partners. Fisher said the company has reached out to thousands of congregations nationwide and plans to donate a portion of subscriber fees to participating churches, according to MIT Technology Review.

Monthly plans start at approximately $30.

The launch comes as niche wireless carriers continue to emerge in the increasingly competitive mobile marketplace.

Mobile virtual network operators, or MVNOs, lease capacity from major carriers and market services to specific customer groups. President Donald Trump announced Trump Mobile last year, while other carriers have targeted consumers based on political, charitable or lifestyle interests.

Fisher, a former fashion executive who represented prominent models and celebrities before leaving the industry, said the idea for the service grew out of a desire to build a faith-based technology company.

The company has attracted $17.5 million in investment from Compax Ventures, according to Fisher. Nvidia Vice President Roger Bringmann is listed as a lead investor and silent partner.

Beyond content filtering, Radiant offers subscribers access to a library of faith-based programming, including AI-generated Bible-themed videos and religious educational content.