Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on 1st July 2022 issued an advisory to the general public on the proper use of Wireless jammer and booster/ repeaters. The use of cellular signal jammer, GPS blocker or other signal jamming device is generally illegal, except specifically permitted by Government of India.
Currently, only States/ UTs, Defence Forces, Central Police Organizations can procure (only models approved by Government of India) and use jammers. Examination conducting bodies under Union Government/ State Government/ Union Territory are also allowed to install jammers (from authorized vendors & approved models) after prior permission from competent authority.
Private sector organizations or private individuals cannot procure/ use jammers in India. It is also unlawful to advertise, sell, distribute, import or otherwise market jammers in India. It is also unlawful to possess, sale, or use mobile signal repeater/ booster by any individual/ entity other than the licensed Telecom Service. In case, consumers are experiencing problems with the quality of service/ connectivity issue, the concerned TSP should be contacted to address the issue.
