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

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

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