NSW election reignites debate on phone jammers in Sydney schools with concerns over telecommunications interference

  The NSW political scene seems to have forgotten the lessons learned a decade ago regarding the laws of physics and the limitations on legislative amendments or disallowable instruments. With an upcoming election, they are once again tempting fate by floating strange yet potentially resonant ideas among the voters.   One such idea is an … Read more

Tihar prison forms panel to choose phone jammer for tackling mobile misuse

  10 mobile phones smuggled daily to Tihar jail inmates, reveals senior Delhi Police officer   On Wednesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gave the green light for the creation of a 10-member expert committee, headed by the director general (prisons), to choose the most efficient signal jammers to prevent prisoners in Delhi jails from using … Read more

Phone Jammer Implementation in Schools Being Considered by NSW Labor Amid Mobile Ban

The NSW Labor party is seeking ways to address the issue of smartphone misuse in schools. One of the ways currently being considered is the use of mobile phone jammers. This technology aims to crack down on phone usage during class hours, thus allowing students to focus more on their studies. The Labor leader, Chris … Read more

NSW Considers Deploying Phone Jammers to Deter Mobile Phone Usage Amongst Students

NSW Prison Phone Ban Tactic Considered by Labor to Curb Student Mobile Use During School Hours   There is now a proposal being considered to implement mobile phone blocking technology in some Australian schools as a solution to the issue of students misusing their devices during school hours. Previous attempts by schools to address this … Read more

All prisons abandon expensive cellphone jamming technology

      Corrections has removed all cellphone jammers from New Zealand’s prisons due to concerns regarding their impact on safety systems. The technology was introduced over a decade ago to prevent inmates from using smuggled mobile phones for illegal activities. The jammers, which cost over $17 million, have not been used since June. The … Read more

JAMMING Mobile Phones in Schools – A Questionable Plan

    Mobile phone jammers work by emitting radio frequencies that block the signal between phones and nearby cell towers, rendering the phones useless. While they have been used in some settings where radios and cell phones are prohibited, such as prisons and military bases, the technology is illegal in many countries, including Australia.   … Read more

The Complete Guide to Understanding Coaxial Cables

Coaxial Cable: Understanding the Basics   Coaxial cables are widely used in today’s technology-driven world to transmit high-frequency signals with minimal loss. These are electrical transmission lines that possess a unique design that enables them to transmit signals over long distances. They typically consist of an inner conductor, insulation, a metallic shield, and an outer … Read more

Differentiating 4G, 5G, and LTE: A Comprehensive Overview

Understanding 4G, 5G, and LTE: Importance and Distinctions Explained   Differences Between 4G, 5G, and LTE: Importance and Relevance Explained     4G Explained: Understanding the Next Generation of Mobile Networks   In 2008, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) defined the 4G specification. This standard was set by the ITU-R, which governs radio communications. Known … Read more

Cell Phone Jammer: A Guide to Building Your Own

A signal jammer for cell phones is a piece of electronic equipment that functions to impede and weaken radio signals used for communication between a mobile phone and a cell tower. The basic operation of the device is to utilize the same frequency range as the targeted handset, thus interfering with the ability of the … Read more

Madness: Proposal to Jam Cell Phones in Schools

      The debate about mobile phones in schools is a heated one, and multiple states in Australia have already banned their use during school hours. However, some are considering using mobile phone jamming technology to ensure compliance with the ban. In theory, jammers work by blocking the signal between a mobile device and … Read more