Cell Phone Jammers are blooming

Posted on Oct 17, 04 10:02 AM PDT

From religious sanctuaries to India's parliament to Tokyo theaters and commuter trains, cell phones are being thwarted. In Italy, the teenagers are cheating exams using text messages (SMS). A GSM-Jammer (like the one in the photo) costs about $2000. They can be turned on and off by remote control. The use of GSM Jammer by private individuals is still forbidden in most western countries, but the tide is turning... (additional info in the Full Post)

Japan allows public places such as theaters and concert halls to install jammers, provided they obtain a government-issued license. And last week, France's industry minister approved a decision to let cinemas, concert halls and theaters install them - as long as provisions are in place so emergency calls can still be made.

Canada had considered allowing blocking in similar situations. But Industry Canada, which regulates the country's telecommunications, decided against it, saying the devices could infringe on personal freedom and affect public safety by crippling communication with law enforcement and security agencies.

Officials at Netline, which sold its first jammer in 1998, say they are selling thousands of jammers a year and have expanded their business throughout the world. (Yahoo News)

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