Yondr is a physical system that keeps people from using their phones in certain areas. The technique is simple; you place your phone in a small pouch, which locks. You can then enter the screen-free area, and you’ll keep your phone, with no tracking system or on-site storage needed.

How much is a Yondr pouch?

Each Yondr pouch costs $12 for a one-year lease, which puts the tab at over $20,000. The funding comes from the San Mateo High School Foundation, made up of the school’s alumni, parents and community donors.

What is a Yondr bag?

Yondr is an American company founded by Graham Dugoni in 2014. It makes mobile phone pouches which close with a magnetic lock, similar to those of a retail security tag, and a device for unlocking them. … This is intended to deter audio and video recording, photography, or the distractions of using a mobile device.