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FCC to vote on allowing prisons to jam cellphone signals

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The FCC is set to vote on new rules that would permit prisons to jam cellphone signals, a move proposed by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr. This would allow correctional facilities to block unauthorized mobile communications within their premises. The proposal aims to address security concerns related to contraband cellphones in prisons. AI

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FCC to vote on allowing prisons to jam cellphone signals

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