Corrections Officers Fired for Smuggling Contraband Cellphones

The Department of Corrections in Guam stated that several correctional officers have been dismissed after smuggling contraband cellphones into facilities. 

The findings by the DOC resulted in a release, a termination and a resignation by prison personnel. The department has committed to cracking down on the contraband.

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South Africa Declares Cellphone Jamming Illegal

ICASA, the communications authority of South Africa, declared today that the jamming of cellular signal - both privately and publicly - is illegal.  

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The agency has established that there is 'no legitimate use' for 'mobile telephone blocking devices'.

The debate surrounding cellphone jammers is ongoing.  Jammers can be utilized by both criminals and law enforcement to control communication.  

CellAntenna Corporation promotes the use of jamming only for law enforcement and first responders when in the overall safety interest of the general public. While cellphone jammers can be used to prevent security leaks, they are also capable of not only knocking out regular communication, but emergency communication as well.

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FCC Takes on CellPhone Jammers, but How to Enforce?

The FCC made the announcement that it will be targeting Craigslist ads in order to combat the sales of illegal cellphone jammers.  So far, the agency has targeted 23 ads and issued 6 citations

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Cellphone jammers, in the hands of the general public, pose a significant risk to the general well-being of society.  Jammers can be used to interrupt emergency communication.  Although enforcement will present a resource issue, the FCC has set-up hotlines for reporting.

CellAntenna, and its subsidiary CJAM works with the federal government and correctional facilities worldwide to provide safe cellphone control and jamming solutions.