Three criticised over plans for network-wide ad-blockers - BBC News
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Proposals by the mobile phone provider Three to offer ad-blockers could have a negative impact on internet access, an advertising body has warned.
The Internet Advertising Bureau (IAB) said blocking ads could lead to consumers "having to pay for content they currently get for free".
Three said the ad-blocker it is planning to use can block 95% of banner and pop-up ads.
The service will roll out "this year" but may not be free to use.
The mobile phone provider said its 8.8 million customers would be able to choose whether to activate the service, and Three told the BBC that it had not decided whether to charge a fee for it.
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I know there are some solutions out there, but can't they see how short sighted this?...
I have a couple of Chrome Apps that I have made 2 versions of - One you have to pay for and anyone with an AdBlocker gets refereed to it if they download the free version.....