The reporter first noticed. They were unable to call their editors to report the weddings of the rich and famous, and they asked the pastor why their cell phones were not available at the Sacred Heart Cathedral. His answer: Israel’s counterintelligence. In four Monterrey churches, a pocket-sized mobile phone jammer made in Israel is hidden between Madonna’s paintings and saint statues. From the religious temple to the Indian Parliament to Tokyo’s theaters and local trains, the annoying multicolor noise of ringtone phones is increasingly being hit. These devices were originally used to help security forces intercept and prevent phone-related bomb attacks. .
After politicians ignored the request to turn off their phones, the Indian Parliament installed jammers, and the Legislative Council was continuously disturbed. In Italy, after sending text messages or taking test photos, universities found that teenagers with cell phone experience cheated on exams and started using blockers. Four Roman Catholic churches in this northern city began using Telline’s Netline Communications Technologies Ltd. equipment. It is used after the insurance agent imports it as a personal favor of the priest.
Archbishop Diocese spokesman Juan Jose Martinez said: “There are still many people who do not know that the Mass is with God.” “Unfortunately, we have no choice but to use these small devices.” The purchase price is about $2,000, and it can be opened via the remote control. The low radio frequency signals they emit can interfere with cell phone signals within a 30-meter radius. The user receives the message “no service” or “signal not available” on the phone. Although Mexico has no laws against these devices, in the United States and most Western countries, it is illegal to use mobile phone blocking programs privately.
In Japan, jammers can be installed in public places such as theaters and concert halls as long as a government-issued license is obtained. Last week, the French Minister of Industry approved the decision to install cinemas, concert halls and theaters, but only if precautions were taken to ensure that emergency calls could still be made. Canada had considered allowing the blockade under similar circumstances. Industry Canada, which oversees Telecommunications Canada, objected to this, saying that these devices may infringe on personal freedom and affect public safety due to paralysis of communications with law enforcement and security agencies.
Netline officials sold the first jammer in 1998. They said that they sold thousands of portable jammer every year and expanded their business to all parts of the world. They are far from the only manufacturers. These devices are sold all over the world, and many suppliers sell them online. Tokyo-based Medic Inc. has sold thousands of wave wall jammers before the government stepped in and regulated its use in live performance venues. Commuters are still buying mobile jammers to keep the talking passengers silent, although using them is illegal.
In Scotland, Ronnie McGuire, the owner of the electrical and electronic engineering services company, imported a mobile phone blocker made in Taiwan and sold it to hotels, restaurants and bars until a local newspaper reported that he was in Illegal activities in the UK. McGuire announced that it will continue to import Taiwanese equipment, but will only sell it to approved countries. Loreen Haim, Netline’s marketing and sales manager, won’t say how many devices the company sells each year, or which country buys the most.
Heim said that in Mexico, the main customer is a bank, trying to prevent potential predators from communicating with their associates and the Mexican government planning to use them in prison. In Monterrey, the Sacred Heart Church, the Baroque church of choice for the Mexican elite, was the wedding venue. Two years ago, church officials bought their blockers. The parish clerk Bulmaro Carranza said: “Whenever a wedding is held, the phone will ring every five minutes.” “This is a real problem because sometimes the groom even forgets to turn off the phone.” For months, this kind of The device was not noticed until the reporter who reported the wedding complained that their cell phone was not working.
Carranza said that since the disturber released the news, pastors from all over Mexico have been calling for ways to get the news. In Sacred Heart, shortly before each mass, one device was opened at the entrance of the church and another device was opened on the altar. Nevertheless, the priest reminded the parishioners to turn off their phones before worship, hoping that good cell phone etiquette will eventually succeed. Martinez said that other Monterey churches equipped with the device-Rosario, San Juan Bosco and Our Lady, Angel of Queen- It is also visited by wealthier parishioners.
Martinez said: “For many people, cell phones are a must, but this should not stop them from being good people and remember to respect sacred places.” Catholic Margarita Escobedo ) Go to church at least twice a week and serve as a volunteer in San Genaro Church. She said she welcomes disruptors in the community, where cell phones have become annoying for people. Escobedo said: “Those who brought their phones to the church are not loyal to God.” “Prayers are very distracting, and suddenly birds chirp or listen to electronic music.”