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

David Nunez
David Nunez
David Nunez
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David, a graduate of SUNY Cortland, has spent over seven years covering local government and political issues for the Syracuse New Times. His investigative work has often spotlighted transparency and accountability in local governance, making him a vital voice in civic journalism.

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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 — Syracuse 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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