Comal County approves RFP for inmate phone services as vendors warn of coming FCC rule changes

Sep 5, 2024

The court approved release of an RFP for inmate telephone services while a vendor warned that new FCC rules will cap calling rates, eliminate commissions and could cost counties about $360,000 a year if contracts are renegotiated before rule implementation.

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Comal County Commissioners voted Sept. 5 to release an RFP seeking inmate telephone and related services, while hearing industry warnings about imminent Federal Communications Commission rule changes that will lower calling rates and eliminate commission payments to counties.

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