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

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

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

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