FCC seeks comments on proposed data collection for prison communication rates
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The Federal Communications Commission is asking for feedback on a new set of questions it plans to send to companies that provide phone and video services in prisons. This data collection, scheduled for 2026, is part of the FCC’s effort to figure out what permanent price limits should be for these services.
Why it matters: This is an administrative step toward setting permanent rate caps for incarcerated people’s communications services. While the immediate impact is limited to paperwork compliance, the data collected will directly influence the maximum prices providers can charge families and inmates for calls and videos. The FCC aims to balance accurate pricing with less red tape for smaller companies.
Who it affects
- Prisons and jails that contract with communication service providers
This is a proposed rule from the FCC’s Wireline Competition Bureau; check the full public notice at fcc.gov/ecfs before relying on specific reporting details.
Agency: Federal Communications Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document