The FCC is launching a probe into the August 11, 2011 decision by San Francisco s Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) to cut-off wireless communication services in their tunnels to disrupt planned protests. BART Police have defended their actions, which they claim were meant to ensure public safety. The agency has published a Cell Service Interruption Policy following the incident, which generated widespread protest from BART riders and the public. The FCC staff will review those issues, as well as other legal and Constitutional issues raised by the BART action.
Source: https://threatpost.com/fcc-investigate-bart-wireless-blackout-120611/75963/