FCC Seeks More Information on Securus' Planned Purchase of Inmate Calling Solutions
The FCC sought additional information on Securus Technologies' proposed buy of Inmate Calling Solutions from TKC Holdings. The Wireline Bureau asked the parties to respond by Sept. 25, and to amend their application to transfer control, if necessary, said a…
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letter in docket 18-193 and Wednesday's Daily Digest. The bureau issued a protective order Tuesday on handling sensitive information. "Wright Petitioners are pleased that the FCC is taking seriously its public interest obligations in vetting the proposed merger of two of the three largest inmate calling services providers," emailed a representative Wednesday. "Securus has a history of obfuscation and game-playing with the Commission, so we are happy that the Commission is demanding more accountability." Securus, TKC and ICS on Sept. 6 disputed arguments from the petitioners and others (here) and the Urban Justice Center's Corrections Accountability Project (CAP) (here) July 30 opposing the deal (see 1808010033). Critics "predictably attempt to buttress the flawed arguments previously raised in their initial filings regarding [Securus'] character and the competitive impact of the proposed transaction," including "bizarre and unsubstantiated interpretations" of precedent and "strained readings of the facts," said the applicants' response." Securus and CAP didn't comment.