The reform would eliminate the exorbitant charges people face to keep in touch with loved ones in jail and prison, removing a heavy financial burden for thousands.
  • miniu@beehaw.org
    6·
    11 months ago

    Never thought about it, but I didn’t expect they have to pay for calls. Would think that they just have limited time for them.

    • KairuByte@lemmy.dbzer0.com
      6·
      11 months ago

      In many places, either they or the one contacting has to pay. And the prices and fees are outrageous.

      $5 to load money on, even if you’re only loading on $20. The calls are charged by the 15 minute and range in cost all the way up to over $14.

      It is absolutely insane.

    • Mx PhibbOP
      2·
      11 months ago

      That’s how it used to be until the capitalists realized there was money to be made