Title
Ban on Cellular Phone Jamming Devices
Law
Ntc Memorandum Order No. 001-02-2010
Decision Date
Feb 4, 2010
The National Telecommunications Commission prohibits the sale, purchase, importation, possession, or use of cellular phone jamming devices to prevent harmful interference with GSM networks, allowing exemptions only on a case-by-case basis under strict conditions.
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Q&A (NTC MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 001-02-2010)

The prohibition of cellular phone jamming devices in the Philippines.

Republic Act No. 7925, also known as the Public Telecommunications Policy Act.

Radio instruments used to prevent cellular or mobile phones from receiving signals from or transmitting signals to base stations.

The sale, purchase, importation, possession, or use of GSM jamming devices are all prohibited.

Yes, exemptions may be granted on a case-by-case basis for meritorious reasons subject to strict conditions.

To minimize or prevent harmful interference to GSM networks and to maximize and promote the efficient use of radio frequency spectrum.

Executive Order No. 546 series of 1979, Act 3846 as amended (Radio Control Law), and Memorandum Circular No. 9-8-91.

They are deemed repealed or amended accordingly.

Immediately after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation and after furnishing three certified true copies to the UP Law Center.

Commissioner Gamaliel A. Cordoba, Deputy Commissioner Jaime M. Fortes, Jr., and Deputy Commissioner Douglas Michael N. Malillin.

They shall be dealt with in accordance with the law, which implies legal sanctions and penalties.


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