Acting Prisons Director Gladwin Samuels revealed that the Camp Street Prison had installed cell phone jammers prior to the July 9 fire and jailbreak. However, their use was discontinued due to some issues. It is unclear what these issues were, and whether they were related to the fire and jailbreak. The use of cell … Read more
UK prisons are struggling to combat the influx of illegal mobile phones within their walls. Despite the annual seizure of thousands of these devices, inmates are still able to smuggle them in undetected or have them thrown over the prison walls. These phones are highly sought after and can cost between £400 and £1,000 … Read more
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
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
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 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