PhoneLock Blog
Guides, research and case studies on phone-free schools, events, venues and workplaces.
UK School Phone Ban 2026: The New Statutory Guidance Explained
The Department for Education's 2026 'Mobile phones in schools' publication is statutory guidance. Here is what schools in England must now do, and how pouches fit.
How EU Schools Handle Phones in 2026: What the ENESET Report Shows
A 2026 ENESET report maps mobile phone bans across EU schools. Half of EU countries now run full school-day bans — here's the picture, and where Spain stands.
Only 4 States Get an A: What the Phone-Free Schools Report Card Reveals
A coalition of advocacy groups grades every U.S. state's phone law against a model bill. Only four earn the top A grade. Here's what separates them.
Americans Are Warming Up to School Phone Bans — Here's the Data
As of August 2026, 39 U.S. states plus D.C. restrict or ban cellphones in schools. Pew data shows 77% of adults now support in-class bans. Here's what it means for schools.
Best Yondr Alternatives: What to Look for Before Choosing a Phone Locking Pouch
A practical guide for schools and organizations comparing phone locking pouch solutions — durability, support, deployment and long-term value.
UAE School Phone Ban: What Schools Need to Know
The UAE is tightening rules on mobile phone use in schools. Here's what school leaders need to know about enforcement tools.
Singapore School Phone Rules: MOE Guidance and Enforcement
Singapore's Ministry of Education moved schools towards restricting phone use in 2025. Here is what it means and how schools enforce it.
India School Phone Rules: CBSE Circulars and Exam Halls
CBSE bars students from carrying phones on campus, and exam halls run strict no-device rules. Here is how schools and boards enforce them.
Germany School Phone Rules: Länder Policy and Enforcement
Education is set at state level in Germany. Here is how the Länder are restricting school phones and how schools enforce it.
France School Phone Ban: The 2018 Law and the Pause Numérique
France was the first country to ban school phones by law. Here is how the law works and how collèges enforce it with pouches.
UK School Phone Ban: DfE Guidance and How Schools Enforce It
England's Department for Education guidance to keep phones out of the whole school day, and why UK schools are adopting lockable pouches.
US School Phone Laws: State Bans and Bell-to-Bell Policies
How US states and large districts are restricting student phones, and why pouch-based enforcement has replaced confiscation.
Canada School Phone Rules: Provincial Restrictions and Enforcement
How Canadian provinces are restricting classroom phones and how schools are making the rules stick with lockable pouches.
Australia School Phone Ban: State Rules and the 2025 Social Media Age Law
Every Australian state and territory now restricts school phones. Here is what the rules mean and how schools enforce them.
School Phone Policies Around the World: The 2025 Global Guide
A country-by-country overview of school mobile phone bans and restrictions, and why lockable pouches have become the standard enforcement method.
Top Features to Look for in Phone Locking Pouches
Not all phone pouches are the same. Here are the features that matter for schools, venues and events.
The Digital Drain: How Phones Are Harming Focus and Learning
Research shows that phones reduce attention, increase anxiety and weaken memory. Phone-free spaces are the answer.
Why Phone-Free Weddings Are Becoming the New Luxury
More couples are choosing phone-free ceremonies. Here's how to do it without offending guests.
Phone Bans in Courts: Security and Confidentiality
Courts around the world are restricting phone use. Tamper-evident pouches offer a fast, enforceable solution.
Phone-Free Concerts: Better for Artists, Better for Audiences
Why major artists and venues are going phone-free and how to do it without a backlash.