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CTIA-The Wireless Association® believes the illegal use of wireless phones in prisons is a serious problem. The wireless industry and corrections community share the same goal of stopping the use of contraband cell phones by prisoners. Wireless phones are a contraband problem, not a telecommunications policy issue.






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  • The Risky Side of Signal Jamming Video File
    Cell phone jamming is not only illegal, but is also a blunt, potentially ineffective instrument when not utilized by the federal government in rare instances. Learn more about this issue, how wireless jamming technology is being illegally tested in some correctional institutions, and what legal solutions can be used to stop inmates from obtaining and using cell phones behind bars.
  • CTIA's Position on Cell Phones in Prisons Audio File
    A rising tide of contraband cell phones being seized in prisons across the country has sparked debate about whether or not signal jamming technology is the right solution. Brian Josef, CTIA’s Director of Regulatory Affairs, sheds some light on this hot button issue and outlines where the wireless industry stands.