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The use of devices originally designed to prevent eavesdropping and thwart phone-triggered bombings is on the rise in order to block incoming cell phone calls.

The initial observation was made by the reporters. As they were occupied with the coverage of high-profile weddings, they encountered difficulties in reaching their editors due to the lack of cell phone reception at Sacred Heart. Seeking an explanation, they approached the priest who revealed that Israeli counterintelligence was responsible for the interference.

Among the paintings of the Madonna and statues of saints in four churches in Monterrey, inconspicuous cell phone blocker, produced in Israel and resembling small books, have been strategically positioned.

The harsh polychromatic sound of ringing cell phones is now being prevented in a variety of locations, including religious sanctuaries, India's parliament, Tokyo theaters, and commuter trains, by tools that were originally designed to aid security forces in preventing eavesdropping and stopping phone-triggered bombings.

Following the disregard of requests from politicians to silence their cell phones, signal blocker were installed in the Indian parliament to prevent further disruptions during legislative sessions.

The adoption of blockers in Italian universities came about when it was discovered that students, who were adept at using cell phones, were resorting to cheating during exams by exchanging text messages or capturing pictures of the test content.

In this northern city, the four Roman Catholic Churches have started utilizing devices from Netline Communications Technologies Ltd., a company based in Tel Aviv. These devices were brought in by an insurance salesman as a personal favor for a priest.

According to the Rev. Juan Jose Martinez, a representative of the archdiocese, there remains a considerable number of individuals who lack the understanding that being present at Mass involves sharing a significant moment with God. Unfortunately, the use of these small gadgets became the only available option.

Acquired at a price of around $2,000 per unit, these devices can be activated using a remote control and emit radio frequencies at a low level. Their primary function is to interfere with cell phone signals within a 100-foot range.

When using their cell phones, users may receive a message indicating that there is "no service" or that the "signal is not available."

Wedding bells

Two years ago, church officials in Monterrey acquired blockers for the Sacred Heart church, a baroque temple often chosen by Mexico's elite for weddings.

According to Bulmaro Carranza, a parish clerk, cell phones would constantly ring every five minutes during weddings. This became a major concern, especially when the groom would occasionally forget to switch off his cell phone.

Unbeknownst for months, the devices went undetected until reporters, who were assigned to cover the weddings, started voicing their grievances about the perpetual malfunctioning of their cell phones.

According to Carranza, following the revelation of the jammers, priests from all over Mexico have been contacting him to inquire about obtaining them.

Before the commencement of every Mass at Sacred Heart, a device located at the church entrance and another adjacent to the altar are activated. However, the clergy consistently remind parishioners to power off their mobile phones prior to the start of the services, in the hope that a culture of good cell phone manners will eventually prevail.

The Rosario, San Juan Bosco, and Our Lady Queen of the Angels, along with other Monterrey churches with the devices, are visited by wealthier parishioners, according to Martinez.

According to Martinez, the cell phone may be essential for many individuals, however, this should not be an excuse for neglecting proper etiquette and failing to respect sacred sites.

Margarita Escobedo, a committed Catholic who faithfully attends church twice a week and selflessly dedicates her time to volunteering at the San Genaro church, expresses her support for the implementation of jammers in her parish. She acknowledges the growing annoyance caused by cell phones and believes that their interference can be effectively addressed through the use of such technology.

According to Escobedo, people who bring cell phones to church are showing a lack of dedication to God. He pointed out that hearing sounds like birds chirping or techno music can be extremely distracting while trying to pray.