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phonescoop.com - 10/8/2009

Senate Approves Jamming Cell Phones In Prisons

— phonescoop.com — The U.S. Senate recently approved of the Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009, which will allow prisons... to jam or block cellular signals to prevent inmates from accessing cellular services. The act grants the FBI and/or state governors the ... ... (more) Senate Approves Jamming Cell Phones In Prisons

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phonestechnology.blogspot.com - 10/12/2009

ASUS Eee Keyboard approved by FCC

— phonestechnology.blogspot.com — Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified the ASUS Eee Keyboard - an unusual Nettop form factor keyboard.... This device is equipped with a 5-inch touch screen and, in fact, is a full-fledged desktop-Nettop, but at the keyboard. ASUS Eee Keyboard deliveries scheduled to begin in Europe ... (more) ASUS Eee Keyboard approved by FCC

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textually.org - 10/7/2009

Prison Cell Phone Jamming Bill Passed In Senate

— textually.org — The Senate on Monday passed the Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 (S.251) , which allows states... to petition the Federal Communications Commission for the authority to "jam" - or block the use of cell phones from prison. Under current law, the ... (more) Prison Cell Phone Jamming Bill Passed In Senate

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Prison Cell Phone Jamming Bill Passed In Senate
textually.org — The Senate on Monday passed the Safe Prisons Communications Act of 2009 (S.251), which allows states to petition the Federal Communications Commission for the authority to "jam" - or block the use of cell phones from prison. Under current law, the FCC does not allow cell phone jamming of any kind. The bill will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration. [via WBAL Radio] ...

Senate Approves Jamming Cell Phones In Prisons
Phone Scoop - Latest News — ... act requires the FCC to govern how and where signals can be blocked, to conduct tests to determine the minimum strength necessary to block signals, and to approve all systems before giving states permission to block signals. Only correctional facilities would be allowed to block signals, and all parties involved would have to ensure that the areas surrounding the prisons experience minimal disruption of services. The act still needs to be approved by the U.S. House of Representatives. more info at WBAL Radio ...

Senate passes bill allowing prisons jam cell phone signals
MobileBurn.com — ... . According to Maryland talk radio station WBAL , in 2008, 847 illegal cell phones were confiscated from prisoners in Maryland; 2,809 in California; and 1,861 in Mississippi. Under the new bill, the FCC would test and approve jamming devices for use at the facilities and ensure that they would not interfere with emergency or public safety communications near the prison. The bill is currently headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. [via ...