Carriers Discuss Contraband Cellphone Proposal With FCC Staff
CTIA and carrier representatives discussed an industry proposal for curbing contraband cellphones in prison with acting Chief Joel Taubenblatt and others from the FCC Wireless Bureau, said a filing posted Thursday in docket 13-111. CTIA’s termination framework “proposes an FCC-directed…
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process that requires wireless providers to terminate service to devices that have been identified as contraband if specified conditions are met,” the filing said: “This approach protects the interests of all parties that are involved in combating contraband device use. For corrections officials, the proposal offers a comprehensive, nationwide solution that is consistent and easy to administer.” AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and UScellular were on the call.