First thing you should know is that interfering with cell phone signals with another signal is likely to be ILLEGAL in your area.
The most certain way to inhibit cell phones in an area is to shield the area. To do this you need to surround the area (including doors and windows) with grounded metal. Unfortunately any gap in the coverage decreases the effectiveness. So, while it's the most effective method (and as far as I know it is NOT illegal to block the signals), it's very expensive.
I know that you can buy "cell phone boosters" to improve reception in a marginal coverage area. They work by having an antenna outside to connect to the tower and another inside that connects to the cell phones. I wonder what would happen if you "forgot" to connect the outside antenna...