Mobile jammers are devices that transmit signals to prevent cellular phones from receiving signals from base stations. They work by transmitting powerful radio frequencies that disrupt communication between phones and cell towers. There are different types of jamming techniques, including devices that transmit interfering signals (Type A), detect signals in quiet areas (Type B), function as beacons to disable phones (Type C), directly interact with phones (Type D), and use electromagnetic shielding (Type E). Mobile jammers have applications in maintaining silence in places like libraries, avoiding distractions in classrooms, and providing security in conferences. While jamming devices are illegal, companies are working on passive blocking technologies.