Prison Phone Rates

Von Diaz  Oct 8, 2013 10:04AM EDT

Campaign Aims to End High Rates for Prison Phone Calls

The ACLU’s new campaign aims to put pressure on Global-Tel-Link, one of the two large companies that continue to charge high prison phone call rates despite the FCC’s August ruling to reduce them.
Jamilah King  Aug 16, 2013 12:49PM EDT

Advocates Praise FCC's Decision to Lower Prison Phone Rates

After ten years, the FCC finally acted.
Jamilah King  Aug 12, 2013 7:00AM EDT

The Secret Weapon in the Prison Phone Rate Fight? Familes

A campaign led by the families of prisoners finally pushed the FCC’s hand toward regulating the prison phone industry.
Jamilah King  Aug 9, 2013 12:11PM EDT

FCC Issues Order to Lower Prison Phone Rates

It’s an historic move by the Commission and years in the making.
Jamilah King  Jul 30, 2013 10:30AM EDT

FCC to Vote Next Week on Prison Phone Rates

An average collect phone call from prison has a $3.95 connection fee and rates as high as 90 cents per minute, according to advocates.
Jorge Rivas  Jan 3, 2013 3:19PM EST

FCC Proposal: Limit Burden on Families From $1.2B Prison Phone Biz

FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn noted that in some states one 15-minute interstate phone call from a prison can cost $17.
Jamilah King  Nov 20, 2012 10:13AM EST

Family Becomes Focal Point in Fight to Lower Prison Phone Rates

The criminal cost of talking to a loved one behind bars has taken center stage at the Federal Communications Commission. And that’s exactly what organizers had in mind.
Jamilah King  Nov 15, 2012 12:21PM EST

40k Sign Petition Urging FCC Lower Prison Phone Rates

On Wednesday, the FCC announced that they are at least willing to look into the issue.
Jamilah King  Oct 5, 2012 10:09AM EDT

Ava DuVernay Presents Prison's New Math in 'Middle of Nowhere'

The award-winning director talks about her latest film and her proudest moments.
Jorge Rivas  Sep 27, 2012 11:47AM EDT

Families Urge the FCC to Lower Price of Prison Phone Calls

Advocates say regulation would both reduce the price-gouging that incarcerated persons’ families suffer and simultaneously contribute to the social good by reducing recidivism.
Leticia Miranda  May 14, 2012 9:00AM EDT

The Criminal Cost of Talking to a Loved One Behind Bars

For years, states have worked with private phone companies to charge high rates on phone calls to and from prisons. Now activists are trying to force the FCC’s hand to do something about it.