EPISODE · Jan 8, 2026 · 16 MIN
FCC Proposal to Jam Prison Cell Phones Raises Safety and Technology Concerns
from Mornings with Brian Haldane · host Guaranty Broadcasting Company
An FCC proposal to let prisons jam contraband cell phones aims to stop illegal communications but faces strong opposition from wireless carriers. Critics warn the technology is too imprecise and could disrupt lawful cellular service, Wi-Fi, two-way radios, and even aviation communications near prisons. While everyone agrees contraband phones are a problem, experts say current jamming technology poses serious public safety risks and that prevention and detection are safer solutions for now.
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An FCC proposal to let prisons jam contraband cell phones aims to stop illegal communications but faces strong opposition from wireless carriers. Critics warn the technology is too imprecise and could disrupt lawful cellular service, Wi-Fi, two-way radios, and even aviation communications near prisons. While everyone agrees contraband phones are a problem, experts say current jamming technology poses serious public safety risks and that prevention and detection are safer solutions for now.
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