CTA Phone Jammer: Hero or Villain in Quest for Peaceful Commutes?

      Dennis Nicholl, a regular commuter on the Red Line in Chicago, has faced criminal charges for bringing a cellphone jammer onto the train. The 63-year-old accountant, who claims to get irritated by people constantly using their phones on public transit, appeared in court on Wednesday to face one felony count of unlawful … 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

Chicago commuter arrested for using cell phone signal jammer to silence talkative train riders

A Chicago commuter train passenger, Dennis Nicholl, found a unique solution to his problem of noise pollution on his daily journey to work- he bought a phone jammer. However, the plan backfired when he was caught red-handed holding the illegal device as he rode the train. The 63-year-old man was charged with a felony for … Read more

Train passenger arrested for suspected use of cell phone jammer

A Chicago man has been accused of using illegal electronic means to achieve some peace and quiet. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, allegedly wanted to create a serene environment for himself but chose to use technologies that violate privacy laws. As a result, he has landed himself in trouble with the authorities. … Read more