GTL Says Alabama PSC Can't Revise ICS Rate Caps
The Alabama Public Service Commission lacks authority​ to revise price caps on inmate calling service single-call usage fees, Global Tel*Link commented last week in docket 15957. The PSC may vote Sept. 12 on ICS rule changes including revising the price…
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cap so users pay for actual minutes used, rather than a $6 flat fee based on an average 12-minute call duration (see 1708150047). “The Commission’s authority over ICS providers is limited to their utility ‘rates and charges’ and their ‘public duties,’" GTL said. “Neither the ancillary service fee caps nor the single payment call rule relate to charges for ‘utility’ services. These charges relate to financial services or billing and collection arrangements by which ICS customers will choose to pay or be billed for services.” The PSC has no jurisdiction over financial services or billing and collecting, the company said.