Originally published January 6 2006
Theater owners want to block cell phone signals
by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger, NaturalNews Editor
The Association of Theater Owners wants to petition the FCC to allow the blocking of cell phone signals in movie theaters. The CTIA (a Washington-based cell phone lobby) has said it will fight such a move.
The National Association of Theater Owners wants the Federal Communications Commission to allow the blocking of cell phone signals in theaters.
John Fithian, the president of the trade organization, told the Los Angeles Times theater owners 'have to block rude behavior' as the industry tries to come up with ways to bring people back to the cinemas.
Fithian said his group would petition the FCC for permission to block cell phone signals within movie theaters.
Some theaters already have no cell phone policies and ask moviegoers to check their phones at the door, Fithian said.
The Cellular Telecommunications and Internet Association -- a Washington-based cell phone lobby that is also known as CTIA-the Wireless Association -- said it would fight any move to block cell phone signals.
'We`re opposed to the use of any blocking technology, because it interferes with people`s ability to use a wireless device in an emergency situation,' CTIA spokesman Joseph Farren told the Times.
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