CTIA–The Wireless Association® Statement on Maryland’s Testing of Cell Detection and Managed Access Technology to End Contraband Cell Phone Use in Prisons

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, CTIA-The Wireless Association® President and CEO Steve Largent issued the following statement in response to the state of Maryland’s demonstration of cell detection and managed access technology to end contraband cell phone use in prisons:

“CTIA thanks the State of Maryland for hosting yesterday's successful demonstration of both cell detection and managed access technologies that can put a stop to illicit cell phone use by inmates.  The event provided an important opportunity for numerous states’ corrections officials to view the technology in the field.  We were pleased that the vendors that tested their companies’ technologies successfully met Maryland's testing criteria.  We look forward to continuing to work with corrections officials from Maryland and other states to put an end to the use of contraband phones in prisons while ensuring law-abiding citizens and the public safety community have access to reliable wireless service.”

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