Mobile Phone Silence on Buses Achieved by Eric the Jammer

    A Philadelphia man has sparked controversy by deliberately creating a mobile phone dead zone on a public bus using a device. NBC10 in Philadelphia recently located the man, identified as Eric, who admitted to using a mobile phone jammer to disrupt riders’ phone reception. His motive behind this act was his aversion to … Read more

$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

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

Driver’s cell phone calls jammed by man using illegal device, FCC reports

A man in Florida was recently fined $48,000 for operating a phone jammer while driving. The local police became aware of the situation after they received multiple reports from cell phone carrier Metro PCS about constant connectivity issues with one of their cell towers. Upon investigating, the police discovered that the man had a phone … Read more

Illegal Cell-Phone Jammers: What’s Driving the Interest?

    Although fancy gadgets that can jam cell phone signals are both illegal and dangerous, there has been a surge in interest for these devices on the internet. The cause for this sudden interest can be attributed to a man in Philadelphia who became annoyed with fellow passengers talking on their phones during his … Read more

Three Reasons Why Cell Phone Jammers are Illegal

The Illegality of Cell Phone Jammers: Three Key Reasons Cell phone jammers can be highly disruptive, preventing individuals from making emergency calls, as well as interfering with other forms of daily communication. This creates a significant danger to public safety communications. This article offers insight into how signal jammers work, why they are illegal in … Read more

Why Cell Phone Jammers are Illegal – 3 Reasons

Cellular signal jammers have the potential to obstruct both your and others’ abilities to make emergency calls, including dialing 911. They also pose a threat to public safety communication and disrupt other everyday communication channels. This article elaborates on the mechanics of how these jammers work, provides insight on why they are illegal in the … Read more