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FCC Reduces High Long-Distance Calling Rates Paid by Inmates

  • Full Title:
    FCC Bars High Rates for Long Distance phone Calls in Jails and Prisons Nationwide
  • Bureau(s):
    Bureau(s):
    Wireline Competition
    Media Relations
  • Description
    The Commission took long-overdue steps to ensure that the rates for interstate long-distance calls made by prison inmates are just, reasonable and fair
  • DA/FCC #:
    DOC-322749
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