FCC taking steps that would allow US prisons to jam prisoners' cellphone signals

[70sEraVet]

3. Before I can feel outrage about smuggled cell phones....

I'd like to see the US prison system address the outrageous and inhumane practice of charging prisoners exorbitant prices to make phone calls to family members!

As a result, the cost of a single 15-minute phone call has historically ranged from a modest $0.93 in some states to an outrageous $11.35 or more in others—especially in small, rural jails with limited oversight. In many cases, the actual per-minute rate is just one part of the total cost; families have also been subject to ancillary fees such as charges for opening an account, depositing funds, or speaking with customer service. These fees can easily add up to more than the cost of the calls themselves.

https://www.inmateaid.com/information/jail-calls-are-expensive-2025-guide-to-prison-phone-rates-and-fcc-reforms