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

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

Silver Saddle Accused of Using Cell Phone Jammers in Updated Complaint by State in California City Podcast.

  A former employee of Silver Saddle Ranch and Club made alarming allegations three weeks ago, alleging that the company used illegal cellphone jammers during sales presentations to hinder potential buyers from making outside calls. This accusation raises serious ethical and legal concerns against the company’s sales practices. The use of cellphone jammers is a … Read more

FCC Fines Company for Using Signal Jammer to Prohibit Employee Phone Use at Work

It is interesting to note the contrasting decisions made by the NLRB and the FCC regarding employee phone use at work. While the NLRB saw a policy prohibiting phone use as necessary for safety and security reasons, the FCC viewed the use of a signal jamming device as a violation of federal law.   This … 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

Illegal to Jam Employee Phones, Warns Authorities

To ensure the safety of employees and prevent accidents in the workplace, The Supply Room in Oxford, Alabama recently implemented a unique solution. The company, which specializes in manufacturing military uniforms and insignia, installed cellphone jammers to prevent employees from using their phones during work hours. General Manager Tim Barton believes that this solution is … Read more

Illegal Cell-Phone Jammers: What’s Driving the Interest?

    Although fancy gadgets that can jam cell phone signals are both illegal and dangerous, there has been a surge in interest for these devices on the internet. The cause for this sudden interest can be attributed to a man in Philadelphia who became annoyed with fellow passengers talking on their phones during his … Read more