$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-Using Man on Bus Blocks Chatter in Agitated State

      Though it may resemble a walkie talkie, the cell phone jammer is far more powerful than one might assume. Once activated, it can effectively shut down all cell phone service within the vicinity. As a result, operating a jammer is not only a federal crime, but can also lead to hefty fines … Read more

60-Year-Old Driver Caught Jamming Cell Phones to Deter Motorists from Phone Use

A motorist who has taken the law into his own hands is in hot water. He is accused of utilizing an illegal cell phone signal jammer in his SUV, resulting in a $48,000 fine. The motorist allegedly used the jammer to prevent drivers around him from using their phones, assuming that they were breaking the … 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

Signal Jammer Meant to Prevent Kids from Going Online Accidentally Disrupts Entire Town’s Internet.

Using an Unlawful Control Method: Potential Legal Consequences for Misusing Signal Jammers.   Signal Jammer Intended for Parental Control Causes Town-Wide Internet Outage   A father who had installed a signal jammer to limit his children’s access to the internet accidentally caused a complete disruption of connectivity for an entire town. The incident was reported … 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

Fine Imposed as Employer Uses Signal Jammer to Enforce Workplace Cell Phone Policy.

While the National Labor Relations Board has previously supported an employer’s policy that prohibits the use of cell phones by employees during work hours, a ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) may impact the way employers enforce such policies. The FCC has upheld a fine imposed on an employer who used a signal jammerRead more

Is Cell Phone Signal Blocking Occurring in Schools?

  Dead zones and poor cell reception can occur in various places, and public schools are no exception. However, some suspect that there is a specific reason behind bad signal reception in schools—cell phone jammers.   A cell phone jammer is a device that disrupts cell phone signal transmission or reception by creating interference within … Read more

Can Signal Jammers Be Circumvented?

Signal jammers can be difficult to circumvent, but there are some measures that can be taken to potentially bypass them. One option is to use stronger and higher frequency signals that may not be affected by the jammer. Another possibility is to use directional antennas to focus your signal in a specific direction and avoid … Read more