Department of Telecommunications has issued an advisory to the general public on the proper use of wireless jammers and booster/ repeaters. The advisory issued on the 1st of this month has stated that the use of cellular signal jammer, GPS blocker, or other signal jamming device is generally illegal, except specifically permitted by Government. The detailed guidelines in this regard are available at
https://cabsec.gov.in/others/jammerpolicy/
. Private sector organizations or private individuals cannot procure or use jammers in India.
The advisory also stated that it is unlawful to advertise, sell, distribute, import, or market signal jamming devices in India, except as permitted under the guidelines. It is unlawful to possess, sell, or use a mobile signal repeater/booster by any individual or entity other than the licensed Telecom Service Providers.
The Department of Telecom warned all e-commerce companies from selling or facilitating the sale of wireless jammers on their online platforms.
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