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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced plans to end the high phone and video call rates that have burdened incarcerated individuals and their families for decades. This regulatory change is set to take effect next month, with a vote expected on July 18. The move comes as part of an effort to implement legislation aimed at lowering prison phone rates and ending the predatory practices of prison telecom providers such as ViaPath Technologies and Aventiv Technologies. The initiative has been supported by lawmakers, including Senator Tammy Duckworth, who emphasized the need to deliver 'phone justice for all.'
New proposed rules by the FCC could dramatically reshape the business of prison telecom providers such as ViaPath Technologies and Aventiv Technologies https://t.co/kc8Vj562Qa
For years, prisoners and their families have been charged high rates for phone calls behind bars. Now, the FCC is seeking reform as soon as July 18. https://t.co/IgblqjT5ev
I’m glad @FCC will be voting to expand the E-rate program to allow schools and libraries to loan out Wi-Fi hotspots to students and educators. I’m proud to partner with @JRosenworcel to close the homework gap once and for all. https://t.co/tzGbEFpLq9