4 ms·No it doesn't. In practice they often are, but it's not necessary to block a signal from outside the cage.by learc83 9y agoNo it doesn't. In practice they often are, but it's not necessary to block a signal from outside the cage.pishpash 9y agogrounding may be a safety issue.learc83 9y agoThat's one of the reasons. A charge can build up on the cage, but that shouldn't be a problem with small cage around a cellphone.