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

Camp St Prison halts use of cell phone jammers

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

Why Do Mobile Phones Persist in Prisons? Exploring the Issue

  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

$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

Cellphone Jamming While Driving Results in $48k Fine for Florida Man

Probably one of the few people ever pulled over by the FCC.     Jason Humphreys, the driver from Florida, was recently ordered to pay a fine of $48,000 after getting caught for his illegal activities. He was found to have hidden a high-powered phone jammer underneath his vehicle’s passenger seat. It was revealed that … Read more

Driver in Florida Fined $48K for Illegally Blocking Cell Signals While Operating Vehicle

The man used a cell phone jamming device in his car during his daily commute, disrupting police communications.   A man in Florida is discovering the harsh consequences of using and selling signal jammer devices that block communications. This illegal activity is strictly prohibited in the United States, with only a few exceptions. The man’s … 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

Cell phones disabled in church as Priest takes action

An Italian priest’s frustration with technology interfering in his services has led him to take matters into his own hands. He decided to install a jamming device in the church to block signals and prevent devices from being used during services. While the move may have been well-intentioned, not everyone is pleased with the decision. … Read more

Tihar prison forms panel to choose phone jammer for tackling mobile misuse

  10 mobile phones smuggled daily to Tihar jail inmates, reveals senior Delhi Police officer   On Wednesday, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal gave the green light for the creation of a 10-member expert committee, headed by the director general (prisons), to choose the most efficient signal jammers to prevent prisoners in Delhi jails from using … Read more

Phone Jammer Implementation in Schools Being Considered by NSW Labor Amid Mobile Ban

The NSW Labor party is seeking ways to address the issue of smartphone misuse in schools. One of the ways currently being considered is the use of mobile phone jammers. This technology aims to crack down on phone usage during class hours, thus allowing students to focus more on their studies. The Labor leader, Chris … Read more