FCC to Vote on Allowing Cellphone Jamming in Prisons and Jails

• The Federal Communications Commission will vote on November 19 to enable states and local correctional facilities to jam contraband cellphones in prisons and jails.
• FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced this on October 28.
• This measure aims to prevent illegal activities facilitated by contraband cellphones in correctional facilities.
• The vote follows discussions on the potential benefits and concerns regarding the jamming of cellphones.
• The decision will allow states and local correctional facilities to implement cellphone jamming if approved.