FCC to Refresh Record on Contraband Cellphones in Prisons
The FCC Wireless Bureau said Tuesday it will refresh its record on the “serious threat” from contraband wireless devices used by inmates in correctional facilities. “Developing a more comprehensive and current record will facilitate an evaluation of potential next steps…
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necessary to eliminate this challenging public safety problem,” the bureau said. Addressing the problem has been one of Chairman Ajit Pai’s top priorities, and in 2018, he convened the first in a series of meetings (see 1802050034). Comments will be due 30 days from Federal Register publication, replies 45 days, in docket 13-111.