$25K fine issued for Texas beauty school’s use of cell phone jammer

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 … Read more

Cell Phone ‘Jammer’ Crackdown by FCC

The FCC says illegal devices that block cell phone signals could pose security risk.     The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has become aware of a growing trend of individuals selling “jammers” that have the capability to jam cell phone calls, text messages, Wi-Fi networks, and GPS systems. These illegal devices can significantly disrupt public … Read more

Govt declares use of cellular signal jammers by private firms and individuals to be illegal

The Indian government has declared the use of cellular signal jammers by private firms and individuals to be illegal. In a recent advisory issued by the Department of Telecommunication (DoT), they have emphasized the proper use of Wireless jammer and booster and repeaters. The DoT has asked the general public to only use these devices … Read more

Deciphering the Message of Phone Jammers: What Are They Signaling?

  Cellphone jammers are illegal. So why do people keep using them? (Hint: because tech moves too slowly.)     The use of cellphone jammers is on the rise, despite being illegal in many countries including the United States. Jammers work by blocking the frequency used by cellphones, rendering them unable to make or receive … Read more

FCC imposes penalty for utilizing Signal Jammer to prohibit phone usage by employees during work hours.

    Although the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) had previously upheld an employer policy that prohibited phone usage by employees at work due to safety and security reasons, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently imposed a fine against an employer for utilizing a signal jammer device to prevent employees from using their phones while … Read more