While the search results do not provide specific, named case studies of businesses penalized for violating signal booster regulations, they do highlight the potential for significant penalties and consequences[1][2][3]. Here's a summary of the penalties and related information:
Types of Penalties
* Substantial Fines: Penalties can exceed $100,000 for each continuing violation of unauthorized signal booster use[1][3].
* Legal Action: Non-compliance can lead to civil lawsuits, and in severe cases, criminal charges against responsible parties, potentially resulting in imprisonment[2][4].
* Equipment Confiscation: Authorities can confiscate non-compliant signal boosters[7].
* Operational Restrictions: Businesses may face temporary or permanent restrictions, including suspension of licenses or termination of activities, until compliance is restored[4].
* Reputational Damage: Non-compliance can severely damage a companyâs reputation, leading to a loss of customer trust and market share[2][4].
Specific Regulations and Guidelines
* FCC Regulations: In the United States, the FCC requires express consent from the licensee(s) of the frequencies for which the signal booster is intended to amplify[1].
* Ofcom Regulations: In the UK, Ofcom imposes financial penalties on individuals or businesses using illegal signal boosters[7]. Signal boosters must not cause harmful interference or disrupt other users' connectivity[7].
* MCMC Guidelines: In Malaysia, the MCMC has fined individuals for using unauthorized mobile signal boosters, with penalties up to RM500,000 and/or jail for up to five years[5]. Consumers can only obtain mobile signal boosters from telcos[5].
To avoid penalties, businesses should ensure they obtain express written consent from the relevant frequency license holders, use only certified equipment, and comply with all applicable regulations[1][5].
Citations:[1] https://sbc.memberclicks.net/from-the-chief-s-corner--the-error-of-one-s-ways
[2] https://www.complymarket.com/en/blogs/penalties-for-non-compliance
[3] https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-19-1255A1.pdf
[4] https://www.manageengine.com/log-management/compliance/regulatory-non-compliance-implications.html
[5] https://nextivityinc.com/blog/mcmc-fines-up-to-rm500000-for-using-unauthorised-mobile-signal-boosters-and-repeaters/
[6] https://infomineo.com/blog/regulatory-compliance-benefits-risks-business-strategies/
[7] https://www.ukconnect.com/post/a-deep-dive-into-ofcoms-signal-boosting-regulations
[8] https://sprinto.com/blog/consequences-of-non-compliance/