Mobile industry rejects cinema blackout idea

MOBILE phone operators have registered their opposition to any attempt by cinema owners to install jammers that force patrons to observe mobile phone etiquette.

The Irish Cellular Industry Association (ICIA) says that localised signal interceptors, that would make certain spots ring-tone free, would be very difficult to develop and also limit the use of emergency calls.

ICIA director Tommy McCabe said that the use of such interceptors would be a “drastic response” for what was essentially a behavioural issue.