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Jammer to block, booster to enhance mobile signal illegal: Centre
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IANS | 04 Jul, 2022
The
Centre on Monday said the use of cellular signal jammer, GPS blocker or
other signal jamming device is illegal, except specifically permitted
by the government, warning e-commerce platforms against illegally
selling such wireless mobile jammers online.
Alarmed at
its open online sale, the department warned all e-commerce companies
from selling or facilitating the sale of wireless jammers on their
online platforms, stressing that private sector organisations or
individuals cannot procure and use jammers in India.
The
Department of Telecommunication (DoT) said that the use of cellular
signal jammers, GPS blocker or other signal jamming devices is generally
illegal, alerting the general public on the proper use of wireless
jammers and booster/repeaters.
"It has also been stated that it
is unlawful to advertise, sell, distribute, import or otherwise market
signal jamming devices in India, except as permitted under the
guidelines," said the DoT.
With regards to signal
booster/repeater, the department said it is unlawful to possess, sale or
use mobile signal repeater/booster by any individual other than the
licensed telecom service providers.
A mobile signal booster/repeater is a kind of amplifier, apparently used to improve cell phone signal reception.
However,
unauthorised use of mobile phone boosters can adversely interfere with,
disrupt public telecommunication services by jeopardising the quality
and coverage of such services, the department said.
"This not
only causes inconvenience to mobile phone users but can also hamper
access to emergency call services from mobile phones, which creates a
risk to public health and safety," said the DoT advisory.
Lt Gen
Dr SP Kochhar, Director General of the Cellular Operators Association of
India (COAI) said that citizens are unaware that buying, selling,
installation and possession of Mobile Signal Boosters (MSBs) is an
illegal and punishable offence under Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933 and
India Telegraph Act, 1885.
"Its unauthorised use adversely
interferes with telecom services and we are glad that the Government of
India has recognised its significance in delivering a flawless network
and telecom experience to citizens across the country," Kochhar said in
a statement.
This advisory will help spread awareness and make
citizens cognisant of the debilitating effects that repeaters have on
the overall network, he added.
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