FCC chair wants to let prisons jam illegal cellphones
Engadget • 10/28/2026 – 10/29/2026
Summary
The FCC chair is proposing to allow prisons to jam illegal cellphones. The agency is set to vote next month on easing its long-standing opposition to the use of jammers.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier99% (0.5^1/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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