Re: Encryption is now illegal? (Re: U.S. Secret Service shuts down NYC cellular disruption network)

[William Herrin via NANOG <nanog () lists nanog org>]

On Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM Rusty Dekema via NANOG
<nanog () lists nanog org> wrote:
> On Wed, Sep 24, 2025 at 11:39 AM Kurtis Heimerl via NANOG
> <nanog () lists nanog org> wrote:
> > These
> > sorts of setups are not used for jamming or disrupting cell networks (you'd
> > just use a jammer), instead they are used for tunneling international VoIP
> > traffic onto national cellular lines, allowing for (admittedly illegal)
> > cheaper calls.
>
> Is that actually against the law in the US?

No, mostly, but it's often against the law in the other country.

Anyway, if the owner is legit we'll know when they step forward and
explain what the equipment is actually used for. It's way too
expensive to walk away from over a "misunderstanding."

Regards,
Bill Herrin


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