Public Knowledge

Public Knowledge supports and applauds the FCC’s proposed Order establishing rate caps. Although Public Knowledge believes the Commission has the authority to ban commissions, Public Knowledge also agrees that imposing a cap on rates, combined with continued close monitoring and review of the industry, will provide enormous and much needed relief for the families of those incarcerated. However, Public Knowledge expressed concern that providers may attempt to illegally impose unjust and unreasonable fees to circumvent the rate cap – particularly if commissions are still required as a cost of doing business.