When 5W and 8W cell phone jammers showed up in Florida and Texas businesses, …
In 2009, a cosmetology school located just outside Dallas installed a 5W adjustable cell phone jammer to create a peaceful classroom environment. However, this decision was a part of a chain of events that led to London-based company Phonejammer.com being fined $25,000 by the Federal Communications Commission. This was not the first time the FCC had issued a citation to the company; back in 2008, Phonejammer was reprimanded for “marketing in the United States radio frequency devices designed to intentionally interfere with cellular and PCS frequencies.” The company’s sale of products that intentionally disrupt traditional cell phone and PCS frequencies was deemed inappropriate by the FCC.
The FCC staff discovered that Phonejammer, a company selling illegal phone jammers, was falsely claiming to not market its products in the US. However, the company’s actions indicated otherwise. Firstly, the jammers were all priced in US currency, making it easier for US citizens to purchase them. Additionally, the site’s default shipping location was also set to the US, further indicating that the company was specifically targeting American customers.
Furthermore, Phonejammer’s website contained testimonials from US citizens who claimed to have successfully purchased jammers from the company. The jammers offered on the site were also designed to target US cellular and PCS frequencies, which are unique to the US market.
These actions clearly demonstrate Phonejammer’s intention to market its illegal products to US customers. Despite the company’s claim otherwise, their actions make it clear that they were knowingly and intentionally breaking US law to sell their jammers. The FCC’s discovery of these actions highlights the importance of regulatory agencies in monitoring and enforcing laws related to the telecommunications industry.
When a complaint was lodged with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) about cellular interference in the 800MHz and 1900MHz bands, the agency took action. Tracking the source of the problem to the Cosmetology Career Center in Carrollton, Texas, the FCC’s Texas field office found a 5W jammer on the premises. This was reported in a PDF document and appears to have been filed by AT&T. It’s unclear why Cosmetology Career Center was using a jammer in the first place and what action was taken as a result of the FCC’s investigation. However, it’s evident that businesses must comply with FCC regulations and laws to avoid facing consequences. Running afoul of federal law can have serious impacts on a business.
The Feds were able to obtain the jammer and a crucial piece of evidence – an invoice from [email protected], dated April 21, 2009. This invoice detailed the sale and shipment of a Model PJ005 along with a US shipping address. Both the jammer and the invoice were handed over by the perpetrator.
It was clear from the invoice that the jamming device had been sold and shipped to a US address. This information would be instrumental in the investigation of the case, as it provided a lead on where the jammer had been used and by whom.
The handover of the jammer and the invoice was an important development in the case. It enabled law enforcement authorities to track down the source of the interference and take appropriate action against those responsible. With this evidence in hand, the investigation could move forward with greater focus and purpose.