KDDI has integrated a 'Spam Message and Call Block' feature into its iOS Ponta Pass app as of April 9, 2026. This allows the approximately 15 million subscribers (548 yen/month) to enable protections
KDDI has integrated a 'Spam Message and Call Block' feature into its iOS Ponta Pass app as of April 9, 2026. This allows the approximately 15 million subscribers (548 yen/month) to enable protections directly within the main app without installing separate software. Powered by Tobila Systems' database, the feature alerts users to potential scams and displays names for business callers. This update aims to simplify mobile security and provide peace of mind against phishing and fraudulent calls.
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FAQ
On which specific calendar date did KDDI incorporate the Spam Message and Call Block feature into its iOS Ponta Pass application?
KDDI integrated the Spam Message and Call Block feature into the iOS Ponta Pass app on April 9, 2026, enabling users to block spam directly.
How many subscribers are expected to benefit from the new Spam Message and Call Block feature in KDDI's Ponta Pass app, and what is the monthly fee associated with the service?
Approximately fifteen million subscribers can use the new Spam Message and Call Block feature, which carries a monthly fee of 548 yen.
Which company's database powers the Spam Message and Call Block feature that KDDI added to its Ponta Pass iOS application?
The feature is powered by the database provided by Tobila Systems, delivering scam alerts and caller name information.
What specific types of unwanted communications does the Spam Message and Call Block feature aim to protect KDDI users from within the Ponta Pass app?
It aims to protect users from spam phone calls, phishing messages, and fraudulent call attempts by alerting potential scams and showing business caller names.
How does the integration of the Spam Message and Call Block feature into the Ponta Pass app simplify mobile security for KDDI customers compared to previous methods?
By embedding spam protection directly in the main Ponta Pass app, users no longer need to install separate software, allowing seamless activation of call and message blocking, simplifying security management.