Methods and apparatus for providing restrictions on long distance calls
from wireless communication devices which operate in a wireless
communication network are described. The wireless devices are preferably
combined voice and data communication devices. In one illustrative
example, each wireless device receives and stores long distance call
restriction information which is pushed from a private computer network
through the wireless network. During typical operation, a wireless device
determines whether call attempts from the wireless device are restricted
by the long distance call restriction information. If a call attempt is
restricted by the long distance call restriction information, the
wireless device restricts the call attempt from the wireless device and
provides for a call restriction alert indication (e.g. an alert tone or
visual text). If a call attempt is not restricted by the long distance
call restriction information, the wireless device allows the call attempt
from the wireless device. Advantageously, control over long distance
calls may be established on a per-user basis in the private home network.