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FCC will vote this month to let prisons and jails jam contraband cellphones

David Thompson
David Thompson
David Thompson
Senior Reporter · Bethlehem, PA

With a Master's degree in Public Affairs from Penn State University, David has spent over a decade as a political reporter. He has previously reported for WITF, bringing a nuanced understanding of state and local politics to his current role.

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Senior Reporter · Monday, November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM · 1 min read
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FCC will vote this month to let prisons and jails jam contraband cellphones — Allentown Government news

The Federal Communications Commission will vote on Nov. 19 to enable states and local correctional facilities to jam contraband cellphones in prisons and jails, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said on Oct. 28.

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